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- The article, written by Seema Mehta, discusses the failure of progressive ballot measures in California.
- It highlights the state's reputation for being a progressive leader but notes that recent election results challenge this identity.
- The article discusses the rejection of measures related to housing, criminal justice, and healthcare.
- It mentions the growing divide within the Democratic party in California between progressives and moderates.
- Seema Mehta questions California's political identity and the future of progressive policies in the state. Tone: Thought-provoking and introspective
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With Progressive Ballot Measures On Track To Fail, California's Political Identity Is Questioned
Voters approved a measure to reverse progressive criminal reform and were positioned to reject propositions that hike the minimum wage and end forced prison labor.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-0...
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