Press Releases
John Legend, Skai Jackson, Chad Coleman, E-40, Maino, Angela Yee and more endorse Prop 6
LOS ANGELES— Today, the "Yes on Prop 6" campaign announced the endorsement of John Legend alongside a series of celebrity endorsements for Proposition 6 on the November ballot, the initiative aimed at enhancing public safety by abolishing slavery. Additional endorsements include powerhouse voices from various industries, such as actress Skai Jackson, actor Chad Coleman, rappers Maino, Dave East, E-40, Too Short, Vado, Mysonne, and Jim Jones, along with record producer Mendeecees Harris and radio personality Angela Yee.
“I know what it feels like to have a family member in jail and I cannot imagine choosing between losing the right to see your family or choosing recovery from addiction. In California, that’s a choice - a dehumanizing one that too many people are still forced to make,” said EGOT winner and singer-songwriter John Legend. “Those who refuse to participate in forced labor so they can focus on addiction treatment face harsh consequences, such as being denied parole and being unable to see their children. But, this year, the choice to dismantle the outdated system of oppression and exploitation is on the ballot in California. I urge all Californians to Vote Yes on Prop 6 to end forced labor and prioritize recovery, rehabilitation, and safety.”
"A positive campaign like Prop 6 campaign that allows people to gain work skills and life skills in prison is refreshing in this current political climate," said radio personality Angela Yee.
“I've seen the effect good programs can have on an individual. Prop 6 is on the right side of history. Glad to be a part of such a historic campaign,” said rapper and radio personality, Maino.
Click HERE or see below for the full list of celebrity endorsements.
John Legend
Skai Jackson
Chad Coleman
Angela Yee
Maino
Dave East
E-40
Too Short
Vado
Mysonne
Jim Jones
Mendeecees Harris
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Proposition 6 enhances public safety and reduces recidivism by prioritizing rehabilitation, leading to significant cost savings for taxpayers. California taxpayers pay $134,000 per year to incarcerate one person. Evidence shows that the more people are rehabilitated, the less likely to suffer from homelessness and re-offend, avoiding costs for re-incarceration. These savings can be reallocated to community programs, investments in mental health programs, education, and other public services, improving the well-being of all Californians while saving taxpayers money.
Bass: “As Mayor of Los Angeles, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of addressing the root causes of crime through rehabilitation and second chances. Proposition 6 is a crucial step toward this goal.”
LOS ANGELES—Today, the "Yes on Prop 6" campaign announced the endorsement of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of Proposition 6. Prop 6 seeks to improve safety and save taxpayer dollars by prioritizing rehabilitation in California prisons over prison slave labor.
“California is one of 8 states that still allow involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment, which is a vestige of slavery and ‘convict leasing’ practiced by Southern states during Reconstruction to keep people enslaved. This is absolutely unacceptable in California in 2024,” said Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass. “As Mayor of Los Angeles, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of addressing the root causes of crime through rehabilitation and second chances. Proposition 6 is a crucial step toward this goal. I urge all Angelenos to vote Yes on Proposition 6 to help create a safer, more just California for everyone.”
Click HERE for the full list of Prop 6 endorsements. Note: The list of endorsements will continue to grow as the campaign secures additional support leading up to the election.
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Proposition 6 enhances public safety and reduces recidivism by prioritizing rehabilitation, leading to significant cost savings for taxpayers. California taxpayers pay $134,000 per year to incarcerate one person. Evidence shows that the more people are rehabilitated, the less likely to suffer from homelessness and re-offend, avoiding costs for re-incarceration. These savings can be reallocated to community programs, investments in mental health programs, education, and other public services, improving the well-being of all Californians while saving taxpayers money.
Steinberg: “Proposition 6 represents an important step forward in addressing one of the most glaring remnants of our nation's troubled past.”
SACRAMENTO—Today, the "Yes on Prop 6" campaign announced the endorsement of Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg of Proposition 6. Prop 6 seeks to improve safety and save taxpayer dollars by prioritizing rehabilitation in California prisons over prison slave labor.
"As Mayor of Sacramento, I have always fought for policies that promote equity, justice, and opportunity for all. Proposition 6 represents an important step forward in addressing one of the most glaring remnants of our nation's troubled past—forced labor in our prison system,” said Mayor of Sacramento, Darrell Steinberg. “Slavery in any form is morally wrong, and it is time that we, as Californians, take action to remove this practice from our state constitution once and for all.”
A retired correctional officer, Pamela Solorio, who worked at a State Prison in Sacramento for over 20 years also endorsed Proposition 6, citing how rehabilitation, not forced labor, is the key to safer communities.
“After working in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 24 years as a correctional officer and correctional counselor, I’ve witnessed firsthand how rehabilitation programs are the key to preparing individuals for successful reintegration into society. That’s why I’m supporting Prop 6,” said Pamela Solorio, retired correctional officer at California State Prison in Sacramento. “When people return to society from prison educated, rehabilitated, and understanding the impact of their actions, our communities are safer. Proposition 6 prioritizes what works—rehabilitation over forced labor—and ensures we build a safer future for everyone.”
Click HERE or see below for the full list of endorsements as of October 22nd. Note: The list of endorsements will continue to grow as the campaign secures additional support leading up to the election.
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Proposition 6 enhances public safety and reduces recidivism by prioritizing rehabilitation, leading to significant cost savings for taxpayers. California taxpayers pay $134,000 per year to incarcerate one person. Evidence shows that the more people are rehabilitated, the less likely to suffer from homelessness and re-offend, avoiding costs for re-incarceration. These savings can be reallocated to community programs, investments in mental health programs, education, and other public services, improving the well-being of all Californians while saving taxpayers money.
CALIFORNIA— Today, the "Yes on Prop 6" campaign announced a series of key endorsements for the initiative aimed at enhancing public safety by abolishing slavery. Major organizational backers include the California Democratic Party, ACLU California, California Teachers Association, SEIU California, California Federation of Labor, and the State Building and Construction Trades Council. The measure has also received the backing of the Los Angeles Times, Fresno Bee, Merced Sun Star, Modesto Bee, and Sacramento Bee among others. Legislative endorsements feature prominent leaders like Senator Scott Weiner, Senator Nancy Skinner, Senator Catherine Blakespear, Assemblymember David Alvarez, Mayor Karen Bass, LA Supervisor Holly Mitchell, and San Francisco Supervisors Walton & Preston.
“This a broad coalition that recognizes the importance of enhancing safety by lowering our state’s high rates of recidivism while reducing taxpayer spending,” said Brandon Sturdivant, Yes on Prop 6 campaign manager. “We’re running a grassroots effort to get out the vote and inform the public about how important it is to pass Proposition 6.”
Click HERE or see below for the full list of endorsements as of October 11th. Note: The list of endorsements will continue to grow as the campaign secures additional support leading up to the election.
Los Angeles Times
Fresno Bee
Merced Sun Star
Modesto Bee
San Luis Obispo Tribune
The Bakersfield Californian
Sacramento Bee
Sen. Catherine Blakespear
Sen. Nancy Skinner
Sen. Scott Weiner
Asm. David Alvarez
Mayor Karen Bass
Los Angeles Supervisor Holly Mitchell
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton
Lateefah Simon, Oakland City Councilmember
Carol Fife, Oakland City Councilmember
Nikki Bas, Oakland City Councilmember
Claudia Jimenez, Richmond City Councilmember
Melvin Willis, Richmond City Councilmember
California Labor Federation
California Professional Firefighters
California Teachers Association
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Sacramento Chapter
SEIU California
UAW Region 6
UFCW 770
UFCW LOCAL 770
Alliance for Boys and Men of Color (ABMoC)
Asian Prisoner Support Committee
Brandon Greene - Western Center on Law and Poverty
California Alliance for Retired Americans
California Democratic Party
California Green New Deal Coalition
ACCE Action
Catalyst California
Chispa
Courage CA
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Equal Rights Advocates
Fair Chance Project
Faith in the Valley
Felony Murder Elimination Project
Freedom 4 Youth
FUEL - Families United to End LWOP (Life Without Parole)
GRACE/End Child Poverty California
Initiate Justice Action
Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
Oakland Rising Action
Orange County Justice Initiative
Law Enforcement Accountability Project
League of Women Voters
Jewish Center for Justice
S Jeffcoat Families Inspiring Reentry & Reunification 4 Everyone
San Francisco Women's Political Committee
Santa Barbara Women's Political Action Committee
SF Rising
SF Rising Action Fund
Silicon Valley De-Bug
Starting Over STRONG
L. Vargas (Trauma Informed LA)
The Lutheran Church
Youth Leadership Institute
Alicia Benavidez
Angela Davis
Carroll Fife
Chesa Boudin
G. Parampathu
H. O’Quin
J Kennedy
L. Vargas
Michelle Alexander
Porshe Taylor
R. Bell
S. Tonnesen-Casalegno
T Turner
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Proposition 6 enhances public safety and reduces recidivism by prioritizing rehabilitation, leading to significant cost savings for taxpayers. California taxpayers pay $134,000 per year to incarcerate one person. Evidence shows that the more people are rehabilitated, the less likely to suffer from homelessness and re-offend, avoiding costs for re-incarceration. These savings can be reallocated to community programs, investments in mental health programs, education, and other public services, improving the well-being of all Californians while saving taxpayers money.
Prop 6 gains support from major labor organizational backers across the state
CALIFORNIA— Today, the "Yes on Prop 6" campaign announced a series of key endorsements from California labor unions of Proposition 6, which seeks to improve safety & save taxpayer dollars by prioritizing rehabilitation in California prisons over prison slave labor.
“California Professional Firefighters strongly support Proposition 6, recognizing the profound need for prioritizing rehabilitation during time served over further punishment,” said Brian K. Rice, President of California Professional Firefighters. “We believe the incarcerated should be focused on rehabilitative, voluntary work, and educational programs that truly prepare them for successful re-entry into society. We urge Californians to end involuntary servitude by voting Yes on 6.”
Click HERE or see below for the full list of labor endorsements as of October 8th. Note: The list of endorsements will continue to grow as the campaign secures additional support leading up to the election.
California Labor Federation
California Professional Firefighters
California Teachers Association
SEIU California
UFCW Western States
UAW Region 6
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Sacramento Chapter
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Proposition 6 enhances public safety and reduces recidivism by prioritizing rehabilitation, leading to significant cost savings for taxpayers. California taxpayers pay $134,000 per year to incarcerate one person. Evidence shows that the more people are rehabilitated, the less likely to suffer from homelessness and re-offend, avoiding costs for re-incarceration. These savings can be reallocated to community programs, investments in mental health programs, education, and other public services, improving the well-being of all Californians while saving taxpayers money.
Los Angeles Times, Sacramento Bee, and more throw support behind initiative that would improve Safety & Save Taxpayer Dollars By Prioritizing Rehabilitation in California Prisons Over Prison Slave Labor
CALIFORNIA— Today, the "Yes on Prop 6" campaign announced a series of key endorsements from major California newspapers endorsing Proposition 6, which seeks to improve safety & save taxpayer dollars by prioritizing rehabilitation in California prisons over prison slave labor.
“From north to south, from the Central Valley to the coast, millions of Californians rely on the accurate and unbiased reporting from these publications. Their endorsement underscores the wide-ranging support for this historic measure,” said Carmen-Nicole Cox, Director of Government Affairs, ACLU California Action. “Their stamp of approval sends a strong message to voters ahead of the November 2024 election: Proposition 6 is a moral imperative and is essential to public safety for all Californians.”
Click HERE or see below for the full list of editorial board endorsements as of October 7th. Note: The list of endorsements will continue to grow as the campaign secures additional support leading up to the election.
Los Angeles Times
Sacramento Bee
Fresno Bee
Modesto Bee
Merced Sun Star
San Luis Obispo Tribune
Bakersfield Californian
From the L.A. Times Editorial Board:
“For more than a century and a half, California has outlawed forced labor. But there has always been an exception for one group — people in prison. The state Constitution specifically prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude except “to punish crime.” It’s time to strike those words from the Constitution by voting “yes” on Proposition 6 on Nov. 5. No one, including state prisoners serving time for serious crimes, should be forced to work against their will. Involuntary servitude is a remnant of a post-slavery practice that is repugnant and has no place in the state, even in its prisons. Proposition 6 will remove the language that allows prisons and jails to force incarcerated people to work and punish them when they refuse. We wholeheartedly endorse it.”
From the Sacramento Bee/ California McClatchy Editorial Board:
“Prop. 6 is about finally abolishing, once and for all, the vestiges of modern slavery occurring in our state prisons. Passing Prop. 6 “aligns with our values and who we are in California,” Wilson said. The McClatchy California Editorial Board — which includes The Sacramento Bee, The Modesto Bee, The Fresno Bee, The Merced Sun-Star and The San Luis Obispo Tribune — wholeheartedly agrees.”
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Proposition 6 enhances public safety and reduces recidivism by prioritizing rehabilitation, leading to significant cost savings for taxpayers. California taxpayers pay $134,000 per year to incarcerate one person. Evidence shows that the more people are rehabilitated, the less likely to suffer from homelessness and re-offend, avoiding costs for re-incarceration. These savings can be reallocated to community programs, investments in mental health programs, education, and other public services, improving the well-being of all Californians while saving taxpayers money.