On AlterNet: proposition 5

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The Criminal Justice Reform Battle in California: Cynical Politicians and Powerful Interests Attacking the Public Good

Arianna Huffington, Huffington Post. November 2, 2008.

We can't allow a sensible solution to be drowned out by people know the "tough on crime" approach is worthless public policy.

CA's Prop 5: Treatment for Drug Addicts Works and Jail Time Doesn't -- Here Are the Stories to Prove It

Matthew Palevsky, AlterNet. October 30, 2008.

Treatment graduates ask CA voters to give others the opportunity they had, to get treatment and turn their lives around.

CA's Prop 5, Rehab vs. Lockup: Voters' Chance to Become a More Advanced Society

Jan Frel, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. October 28, 2008.

Instead of just locking people up for harmless offenses like drug possession, Prop 5 pushes for rehabilitation.

California's Big Chance to Stop Locking up Harmless Drug Offenders

AlterNetOctober 25, 2008.

Supporters of California's Prop 5 argue it would dramatically improve the way non-violent offenders are treated.

Former Warden of San Quentin Prison Supports Dramatic Justice Reform Initiative in CA

Jan Frel, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. October 24, 2008.

Jeanne Woodford supports overhaul reform for CA's Prop 5 that would radically alter how non-violent offenders are treated.