Topic: bail reform

Gov. Jerry Brown (AP/Rich Pedroncelli)

Jerry Brown's mixed legacy

Paul Rosenberg
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Let's celebrate — while we still can

D. Watkins
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Changing bail rules from behind bars

Emily C. Bell - Alternet
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Working towards bail reform

Mehreen Kasana - Alternet
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Dennis Johnson's quest for reform

Zakiya McCummings - Salon Young Americans