Countless Americans have languished in the criminal justice system over marijuana possession. The result: overcrowded prisons with nonviolent offenders and a thriving illegal marijuana market that extends beyond the United States borders and into marginalized communities. Read more...
Photo: (Harish Balasubramani/Illustrations director)
Proposition 66 would limit the appeals process for prisoners on death row to five years, and even though advocates argue the measure would reduce the cost of death penalty cases, the current time frame is necessary to prevent unjust executions. Read more...
Photo: (Harish Balasubramani/Illustrations director)
Don’t let these two plastic bag propositions confuse you – even though that’s exactly what they were created to do. Let’s keep it simple: If you want to help the environment with a logical plastic-bag ban, vote “No” on Proposition 65 and “Yes” on Proposition 67. Read more...
The board does not endorse Measure JJJ, which would require developers to make a percentage of projects larger than nine units affordable to low-income and working residents. Read more...
Measure HHH is a vital step to jump-start housing projects for homeless individuals in Los Angeles. As it stands, there are too few options to help the estimated 28,000 homeless people counted in the city earlier this year. Read more...
It’s time for Los Angeles to get out of its gridlock. While Measure M will not be a panacea, it would be an important step toward reducing congestion and Angelenos’ reliance on cars. Read more...
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