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The ballot measures and races — beyond Washington — that could shape criminal justice.
Crime on the Ballot November 9
The States Where Voters Decided to Give Criminal Justice Reform a Try
From early release to bail reform, reform efforts gain some ground.
By Beth Schwartzapfel
Crime on the Ballot November 9
These Prosecutors Campaigned for Less Jail Time — And Won
Reform-minded candidates unseat incumbents in some races.
By Maurice Chammah
Crime on the Ballot November 9
The Death Penalty is Alive and Well
Voters in three states approve measures to strengthen capital punishment.
By Andrew Cohen
Crime on the Ballot November 9
Law and Order Trumps Reform
There’s a new sheriff in town.
By Bill Keller
Crime on the Ballot November 1
A Look at this Year’s Soft-on-Crime Attack Ads
Campaign ads in the age of criminal justice reform.
By Maurice Chammah
Crime on the Ballot October 23
Death by Another Name
California Prop 62 would repeal the death penalty. A lifer says it doesn’t go far enough.
By Kenneth E. Hartman
Crime on the Ballot October 19
Three States to Watch if You Care About the Death Penalty
Nebraska, Oklahoma, and California will test the prospects of abolition.
By Andrew Cohen
Crime on the Ballot October 18
New Strategy for Justice Reform: Vote Out the DA
A battle in Tampa reflects a shift across the country.
By Maurice Chammah
Crime on the Ballot October 17
It’s Not Just Pot and the Death Penalty
Four important ballot measures you probably haven’t heard of.
By Beth Schwartzapfel
Crime on the Ballot October 16
Ferguson Still Haunts Missouri — And Not The Way You Might Think
The city’s unrest emerges as a wedge issue in the governor’s race.
By Eli Hager

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