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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The American Legislative Exchange Council: Who Is ALEC?

    When George Zimmerman admitted killing Trayvon Martin but he was not arrested, Florida's " Stand Your Ground " law became a household word. Then it turned out that 24 other states had similar laws. How did that happen? The answer is the American Legislative Exchange Council . We hear the pros and cons of the group called ALEC.

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

    When George Zimmerman admitted killing Trayvon Martin but he was not arrested, Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law became a household word. Then it turned out that 24 other states had similar laws. How did that happen? The answer is the American Legislative Exchange Council. We hear the pros and cons of the group called ALEC.

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    3. 42:07Pulitzer Board Snubs Fiction
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Lisa Graves

      Center for Media and Democracy

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      Stephen Moore

      Heritage Foundation

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      ColorOfChange.org

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    2 of 3
    Public Workers, Public Transit and the Mayor of Los Angeles
    1. 0:00Public Workers, Public Transit and the Mayor of Los Angeles
    2. 7:32The American Legislative Exchange Council: Who Is ALEC?You’re reading this
    3. 42:07Pulitzer Board Snubs Fiction
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