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On the ballot: Affirmative action and property taxes
Proposition 16 would overturn California's ban on affirmative action. Proposition 15 would raise taxes on some commercial properties. KCRW hears arguments for and against each ballot measure.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenProposition 16 would overturn California's ban on affirmative action. Proposition 15 would raise taxes on some commercial properties. KCRW hears arguments for and against each ballot measure.
In this episode
5 storiesProp 16 would reinstate affirmative action in California. Is it more likely to pass or fail?
Affirmative action in the state of California ended with the passage of Proposition 209 in 1996. But this November, voters will have the opportunity to repeal that decision with Prop 16.
Read the story9 minUnderstanding property taxes and ‘Frankenstein's monster of propositions’
Decades ago, voters passed Prop 13, which tied property taxes to the purchase price of homes and commercial properties. This year’s Prop 15 would remove that protection from some commercial properties.
Read the story10 minMore sleep and family time during pandemic means less depression in teens, research shows
Anxiety tripled compared to the last two years and depression quadrupled, according to the Centers for Disease Control . However, the kids might be all right.
Read the story9 minWant to grab drinks at an LA brewery or winery? Here’s what to do
Breweries and wineries in LA County recently got the green light to reopen. But that green light comes with a lot of red tape. The county has issued several restrictions on how breweries and wineries can operate.
Read the story10 minBird songs changed during COVID-19. What it means for their behavior and conservation efforts
When San Francisco residents began sheltering in place during the pandemic, everything got quieter, including the songs of birds.
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