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Proposition 88 and the 'Orphan Initiatives'

Proposition 88 on next month's ballot was financed by Netflix founder Reed Hastings and venture capitalist John Doerr--to the tune of almost $7 million. Now, they're saying, "Never mind." The LA Times says Prop 88 is now what political insiders call an " orphan initiative ."

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Proposition 88 on next month's ballot was financed by Netflix founder Reed Hastings and venture capitalist John Doerr--to the tune of almost $7 million.Now, they're saying, "Never mind."The LA Times says Prop 88 is now what political insiders call an "orphan initiative."

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Evan Halper
staff writer at Washington Post

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Which Way, L.A.?

Proposition 88 and the 'Orphan Initiatives'

Proposition 88 on next month's ballot was financed by Netflix founder Reed Hastings and venture capitalist John Doerr--to the tune of almost $7 million. Now, they're saying, "Never mind." The LA Times says Prop 88 is now what political insiders call an " orphan initiative ."

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Which Way, L.A.?

Proposition 88 and the 'Orphan Initiatives'

Proposition 88 on next month's ballot was financed by Netflix founder Reed Hastings and venture capitalist John Doerr--to the tune of almost $7 million. Now, they're saying, "Never mind." The LA Times says Prop 88 is now what political insiders call an " orphan initiative ."

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