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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Death Penalty Foes Looking to Put Repeal to a Ballot Measure

    A bill to replace California's death penalty with life without the possibility of parole may be on the November ballot next year. Passed by the State Senate, it failed in an Assembly Committee. Today, a group called Taxpayers for Justice says it will begin gathering signatures for an initiative measure.

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

    A bill to replace California's death penalty with life without the possibility of parole may be on the November ballot next year. Passed by the State Senate, it failed in an Assembly Committee. Today, a group called Taxpayers for Justice says it will begin gathering signatures for an initiative measure. The executive director is Jeannie Woodford, former warden at San Quentin Prison. Another member is Gil Garcetti, former District Attorney of Los Angeles County.

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      Warren Olney

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      Julia Flucht

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      architecture critic and author

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      Gil Garcetti

      former District Attorney of Los Angeles County

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    California DREAM Act Heading to the Floor of the Legislature
    1. 0:00Death Penalty Foes Looking to Put Repeal to a Ballot MeasureYou’re reading this
    2. 6:09Will California Have a DREAM Act of Its Own?
    3. 20:07Fresno Schools Superintendent Gives Up Salary to Benefit Schools
    4. 26:18Why Does Steve Jobs Matter?
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