Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
- California voters will consider ten statewide ballot measures in November, including forced labor, same-sex marriage, and shoplifting.
- A proposal aims to change the California Constitution to completely ban forced labor.
- Another measure seeks to remove the same-sex marriage ban added to the California Constitution in 2008.
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Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures California voters will consider. The California secretary of state finalized the ballot Wednesday. Two measures set to
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