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cover of episode Election 2020: Proposition 17 Seeks to Restore Right to Vote for Parolees

Election 2020: Proposition 17 Seeks to Restore Right to Vote for Parolees

2020/10/8
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If you're a prisoner or parolee in California, you are currently barred from voting. A 'yes' vote on state proposition 17 would mean amending the state's constitution to allow people on parole to vote. People serving time in state prison would still be prohibited from casting a ballot.  We'll hear about the arguments for and against Prop 17 and learn about California's history on this issue.