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State Prisons and the Race for California Governor
Governor Schwarzenegger’s been accused of cozying up to the prison guards’ union, but today the union endorsed his opponent, Phil Angelides.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenGovernor Schwarzenegger’s been accused of cozying up to the prison guards’ union, but today the union endorsed his opponent, Phil Angelides.What does that mean for politics and prison reform? Also, can creditors seize the right to publicize OJ Simpson’s name, face and image?
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3 storiesThe National Latino Congreso
After 30 years of community organizing, Latinos have not closed the socioeconomic gap with white Americans and they're "not ready" for "leadership at the highest levels." That's according to Antonio Gonzalez , president of the William Velasquez Institute .
Read the story6 minState Prisons and the Race for California Governor
Two of Arnold Schwarzenegger's directors of prisons resigned this year charging that the prison guards' union had too much influence in the Governor's office. John Hagar, a court-appointed federal watchdog accursed Schwarzenegger of reneging on promised prison reforms, also because of the union.
Read the story12 minRon Goldman Goes After OJ's Identity
After his acquittal on charges of murder, OJ Simpson was slapped with a $33.5 million judgment in civil court, which held him liable for two killings. But the survivors of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman say all they've received is $382,000 for Simpson's Heisman Trophy and other personal items. Now Fred Goldman, Ron's father, is…
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