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- 11/3/2020 – MILLIONS OF CALIFORNIA VOTERS APPROVE PROPOSITION 17, RESTORING THE RIGHT TO VOTE TO NEARLY 50,000 CALIFORNIANS
- 11/2/2020 – GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING LATINX COMMUNITY, VOTO LATINO, ENDORSES PROPOSITION
- 10/30/2020 – Progressive California Law Enforcement Association, Prosecutors Alliance of California, Endorses Proposition 17
- 10/28/2020 – VOTING RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND PRESIDENT OF FLORIDA RIGHTS RESTORATION COALITION DESMOND MEADE ENDORSES PROPOSITION 17
- 10/26/2020 – CLIMATE ACTIVIST, NEXTGEN AMERICA FOUNDER AND FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TOM STEYER ENDORSES PROPOSITION 17
- 10/22/2020 – CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE AND LEADING NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM GROUPS ENDORSE PROPOSITION 17
- 10/17/2020 – “Orange Is the New Black” Star Matt McGorry to Appear at Online Fundraiser for Yes On Prop 17, Saturday, 10/17, 7-8 PM PT
- 10/15/2020 – LEADING NATIONAL AND STATE ADVOCACY GROUPS, BEN & JERRY’S, AND THE SACRAMENTO BEE ENDORSE PROPOSITION 17
- 9/30/2020 – Reps. Anna Eshoo and Eric Swalwell Endorse Proposition 17; 63% of California’s Likely Voters Support the Measure
- 9/14/2020 – Siva to Appear at Online Fundraiser for Prop 17 – Voting Rights for People Who Have Completed Prison Terms
- 9/1/2020 – Proposition 17 Endorsed by Major California Leaders and Organizations Showing Solidified Support for Restoring Voting Rights
Polling
California Voter Survey: Proposition 17
Polling shows California voters support Proposition 17 3-to-1
News Clips
Vote “Yes” on Prop 17 and restore voting rights to 50,000 California citizens
Oct. 30, 2020 | By VERONICA HERNANDEZ
Proposition 17—an initiative on the ballot in California this November—would finally abolish this unjust law that brands people released from prison as less than full citizens. And that would mean so much to me and to communities like the one I grew up in and work to improve on a daily basis.
Restoring the right to vote for 50,000 Californians
October 31, 2020 | By JOSE GRANO GONZALEZ
Proposition 17, which is on this year’s ballot, would amend our state constitution and restore the voting rights of citizens who have completed their prison sentence – allowing tens of thousands of Californians the opportunity to make our voices count in our democracy.
¿Pagó su crimen en la prisión y no puede votar? Sin la Proposición 17 las minorías están siendo castigadas
Oct. 30, 2020 | By SELENE RIVERA
Si se aprueba, la Proposición permitiría a las personas en libertad condicional registrarse y votar después de salir de la prisión estatal, en lugar de esperar hasta que finalice el período de su libertad condicional.
Our recommendations on national, state and local races for Nov. 3 election
Oct. 30, 2020 | By EDITORIAL BOARD
Our recommendations on national, state and local races in the Nov. 3 election
Yes on Prop. 17
Oct. 30, 2020 | By George Eskin and Tom Parker
Civic Engagement Includes the Right to Vote
Vote “Yes” on Prop. 17 and restore voting rights to 50,000 California citizens
Oct. 30, 2020 | By Betty McKay
Proposition 17 is an opportunity to return a basic right to Californian citizens that should have never been torn from them in the first place; to restore the voices of those who should never have been silenced.
Una segunda oportunidad para poder votar
30 de Octubre 2020 | By Jacqueline García
Si se aprueba la Proposición 17, los ciudadanos de California que ya completaron su condena en prisión recuperarían inmediatamente su derecho al voto.
Opinion: Prop. 17 Will Restore Voting Rights to 50,000 Reformed Californians
OCTOBER 29, 2020 | By Niki Martinez
Every second of every day since I completed my prison sentence, I have done everything I can to live my life with purpose, to help others, and to make amends for the mistake I made when I was 17 years old.
People Involved in the Justice System Regain Voting Rights with Proposition 17
Oct. 28, 2020
If passed, Proposition 17 would give voting rights to nearly 50,000 Californians who are currently unable to vote because they are on parole.
Op-Ed: Prop 17 Provides Redemptive Justice for Parolees
Oct 23, 2020 | By Anna Lisa Bastian and Clancey Cornell
Prop 17 will amend the California Constitution to restore the right to vote for people on parole. A yes vote would ensure that 50,000 California parolees would regain what never should have been taken away.
With Prop. 17, voters to decide whether parolees can vote in California
OCT. 20, 2020 | By PATRICK MCGREEVY
Californians will soon decide whether to allow nearly 50,000 people convicted of felonies who are on parole to vote in future elections in the state, an issue that has divided the state’s leaders along party lines.
Support Proposition 17 to Free the Vote in California
Sep 3, 2020 | By Chauncee Smith
We can’t have an elected government that represents all of us when some community members are unfairly excluded from our elections and denied the ability to participate in our democracy.
Human Rights on the Ballot in California
Oct 8, 2020 | By Brian Root
Voters to Decide on Measures Affecting Criminal Legal System and Workers’ Rights
California May Restore Voting Rights to Over 55,000 People With Felony Records
OCTOBER 19, 2020 | BY ALEXANDER LEKHTMAN
A ballot measure in California, Proposition 17, would restore voting rights to all residents after they leave prison on parole.
Column: These 3 propositions could have a big impact on California’s criminal justice system
OCT. 19, 2020 | By GEORGE SKELTON
Proposition 17 would return voting rights to citizen felons who have served their prison sentences but are still on state parole. Now, they can’t vote until they’re off parole.
Opinion: Vote yes on Prop. 17, restore voting rights for parolees
Oct 16, 2020 | By John Windham
Ballot measure is the first step to removing the stigma associated with the formerly incarcerated
PD Editorial: One yes, one on voting measures
September 18, 2020 | By THE PD EDITORIAL BOARD
The Press Democrat recommends a yes vote on Proposition 17 and a no vote on Proposition 18.
The Bee’s Editorial Board offers recommendations on Propositions 17 and 25.
The Bee’s Editorial Board offers recommendations on Propositions 17 and 25.
CALIFORNIA VOTERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHIP AWAY AT JIM CROW-ERA VOTING LAW
Oct 06, 2020 | By Kira Lerner
Proposition 17 would allow people with felony convictions to cast ballots while they are on parole.
Poll shows 8 California ballots might pass in general election but lots of undecideds
Sep. 29, 2020 | By LAURYN SCHROEDER
California voters appear to favor measures impacting ride-share employees, rent control, affirmative action, commercial taxes, criminal justice reforms and more
Free from prison, but still on parole means no voting rights — Prop 17 would change that
Sep. 29, 2020 | By Bob Egelko
Proposition 17 would grant voting rights to California’s 50,000 parolees.
California Initiatives Could Expand Voting Rights for Parolees and 17-Year-Olds
September 23, 2020 | By NICHOLAS IOVINO
Californians will decide the fate of two ballot measures this November that could significantly expand voting rights for some 50,000 parolees and hundreds of thousands of 17-year-olds.
Vote ‘yes’ on Prop. 17 to restore voting rights to our fellow community members
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 | By MARK TAYLOR
In our country, freedom is predicated on our right to vote. There are not varying degrees of freedom. Either you are free or you are not. Simply stated, I will not be free until I am free to cast my vote.
Editorial: Yes on Prop. 17: Help felons reintegrate into society by letting them vote
SEP. 18, 2020 | By THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE EDITORIAL BOARD
People who make mistakes shouldn’t be given up on
Endorsement: Yes on Proposition 17: Parolees deserve the right to vote
SEP. 18, 2020 | By THE TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD
It should be a fundamental principle of justice that anyone convicted of a crime, having served their sentence, has the right to fully rejoin society.
Commentary: Why Prop. 17 will strengthen both voting rights and public safety
SEP. 16, 2020 | By ALEX PADILLA
Today, in California there are 50,000 women and men who have completed their state prison sentence, are reintegrating back into society, working and paying taxes, but are denied the right to vote.
Election 2020: LA County Supervisors Support Proposition Restoring Voting Rights To Those On Parole
September 15, 2020 | By CBSLA Staff
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday threw its support behind a proposition that aims to restore voting rights to Californians on parole with a 4-1 vote. Supervisor Kathryn Barger cast the lone dissenting vote.
Abogan por el derecho al voto de personas en libertad condicional
10 de Septiembre 2020 | By Araceli Martínez Ortega
Se calcula que hay 50,000 expresidiarios en proceso de reintegrarse a la sociedad a quienes se les niega el sufragio
Our endorsements for the 12 state ballot measures
September 7, 2020 | By THE PE EDITORIAL BOARD
Below are our recommendations on the 12 statewide November ballot measures. Full endorsements are linked.
Editorial: Let parolees vote in California. Vote Yes on Prop. 17.
Sep. 8, 2020 | By CHRONICLE EDITORIAL BOARD
After having served their time in prison, released inmates are back in the world, ready to work, settle into society and resume life. But they can’t vote as long as they remain on post-prison parole.
Prop 17: Should CA Residents On Parole Be Allowed To Vote?
September 2, 2020 | By AirTalk®
Larry Mantle (AirTalk®) interviews Brittany Stonsifer (ACLU of California and the Yes On Prop 17 campaign) about Proposition 17.
Yes on Proposition 17, No on Proposition 18
August 20, 2020 | By THE SUN EDITORIAL BOARD
We agree with the proponents of Prop. 17, which include the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, that those who have done their time and been released on parole would be encouraged to become reinvolved with society by having the right to vote.
Yes on Proposition 17, No on Proposition 18
August 20, 2020 | By SGVT EDITORIAL BOARD
We agree with the proponents of Prop. 17, which include the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, that those who have done their time and been released on parole would be encouraged to become reinvolved with society by having the right to vote.
Yes on Proposition 17, No on Proposition 18
August 20, 2020 | By THE PT EDITORIAL BOARD
We agree with the proponents of Prop. 17, which include the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, that those who have done their time and been released on parole would be encouraged to become reinvolved with society by having the right to vote.
Yes on Proposition 17, No on Proposition 18
August 20, 2020 | By THE DB EDITORIAL BOARD
We agree with the proponents of Prop. 17, which include the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, that those who have done their time and been released on parole would be encouraged to become reinvolved with society by having the right to vote.
Yes on Proposition 17, No on Proposition 18
August 20, 2020 | By DB EDITORIAL BOARD
We agree with the proponents of Prop. 17, which include the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, that those who have done their time and been released on parole would be encouraged to become reinvolved with society by having the right to vote.
Yes on Proposition 17, No on Proposition 18
August 20, 2020 | By OC REGISTER EDITORIAL BOARD
We agree with the proponents of Prop. 17, which include the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, that those who have done their time and been released on parole would be encouraged to become reinvolved with society by having the right to vote.
Yes on Proposition 17, No on Proposition 18
August 20, 2020 | By THE PE EDITORIAL BOARD
We agree with the proponents of Prop. 17, which include the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, that those who have done their time and been released on parole would be encouraged to become reinvolved with society by having the right to vote.
Yes on Proposition 17, No on Proposition 18
August 20, 2020 | By THE DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD
We agree with the proponents of Prop. 17, which include the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, that those who have done their time and been released on parole would be encouraged to become reinvolved with society by having the right to vote.
Proposition 17 would give felons who are still on parole the right to vote
August 18, 2020 | By Angelica Cabral
Yes on Prop. 17 allowing parolees to vote; No on Prop. 18’s age 17 threshold; No on Oakland Measure QQ’s age 16
Editorial: Who should be allowed to cast a ballot in California?
August 13, 2020 | By MERCURY NEWS & EAST BAY TIMES EDITORIAL BOARDS
Yes on Prop. 17 allowing parolees to vote; No on Prop. 18’s age 17 threshold; No on Oakland Measure QQ’s age 16
Raza: #DemocracyNeedsEveryone: We need to free the vote this November
JULY 29, 2020 | By Special to San José Spotlight
Nearly 50,000 Californians on parole today are ineligible to vote. They pay taxes at the local, state, and federal levels, but are prevented from their fundamental voting rights.
Advocates Say Vote YES On Prop. 16 And Prop. 17 To Support Black Lives
JULY 24, 2020 – 4:47 PM | By CARRIE HODOUSEK
At a rally Friday outside San Francisco City Hall, community leaders urged the public to vote YES this November on two state propositions that would support black lives.
California Proposition 17: Voting Eligibility For People On Parole
JUL 23, 2020 | By NOOR BOUZIDI
Proposition 17 would let people who are on parole for felony convictions vote — that’s more than 50,000 people.
California gears up for blockbuster year of ballot measures
JUL 23, 2020 | By ALEX NIEVES, JEREMY B. WHITE and BEATRICE JIN
We’re tracking California’s 12 ballot measures. You can expect fireworks throughout the fall as powerful interest groups compete for airtime and attention during an unprecedented presidential election in a pandemic year.
Californians to vote on restoring voting rights of parolees
Jul. 12, 2020 9:00 a.m | By NICHOLAS CHAN
Californians will vote in November on whether to restore voting rights to people who are released from prison during parole.
California Moves One Step Closer to Granting Parolees Right to Vote
July 2, 2020 | By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media
Assemblymember Kevin McCarty’s (D-Sacramento) Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6 (ACA 6) passed out of the California State Senate last week.
Should People On Parole Be Allowed To Vote In California?
June 29, 2020 | By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh
The California legislature approved putting a measure on the November ballot that asks voters whether people on parole for a felony should have a right to vote.
California Voters Will Have the Chance to Restore Voting Rights to Tens of Thousands
June 25, 2020 | By Patrick Berry and Stuart Baum
The legislature has approved a referendum on whether people on parole can vote.
Initiative to restore voting rights to Californians on parole heads to November ballot
JUNE 24, 2020 | By Hannah Wiley
Voters will decide this November whether to restore voting rights for Californians on parole after state lawmakers approved a proposal Wednesday to place that question on the ballot.
Breaking Down the 2020 Agenda Lead by the California Legislative Black Caucus
JUNE 11, 2020 | By Betti Halsell
The California Legislative Black Caucus has a mission to “address legislative concerns of African Americans and other citizens of color.” They represent the black community in California, provide political influence, and create visibility within higher levels of government.
California’s black lawmakers urge support for bills to address systemic inequality
JUNE 2, 2020 | By TARYN LUNA
As protests over the death of George Floyd continued across the state, black lawmakers gathered Tuesday at the state Capitol to urge the passage of legislation that would address affirmative action, voting rights and begin a process to consider reparations in California for the institution of slavery.