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San Francisco Mulls Ban on Discrimination Against Ex-Cons

San Francisco, known for its tolerance, has banned housing and employment discrimination against gays, lesbians and minority groups — but a new plan to add ex-convicts to that list has some people saying officials are going too far. Under a proposal before the city's Human Rights Commission, private employers and landlords would be prohibited from disqualifying applicants because they have been convicted of a crime or been arrested. Proponents say that with California under orders to reduce its prison population such a plan is necessary to help former inmates reintegrate and reduce the likelihood of repeat offenses. But others say that business owners have a right to be cautious in order to protect themselves and others. Similar policies have been implemented by several states and more than 20 local governments across the nation. Click here to read more.
 
 



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