This piece by The Intercept explores the current criminal justice landscape in California as it relates to our most recent voting cycle with Propositions 36 and 6.
California just voted in harsher penalties despite low crime rates, thanks to TV news, a $16 million campaign, and a slow defense by criminal justice advocates. Jonah Valdez speaks to CJCJ Executive Director Daniel Macallair about crime rates and media coverage in California.
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