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San Francisco Weighs Decriminalizing Prostitution: AP writer Evelyn Nieves reports that SF would become the first major U.S. city to decriminalize prostitution if voters next month approve Proposition K - a measure that forbids local authorities from investigating, arresting or prosecuting anyone for selling sex. The ballot question technically would not legalize prostitution since state law still prohibits it, but the measure would eliminate the power of local law enforcement officials to go after prostitutes. Proposition K has been endorsed by the local Democratic Party. But the mayor, district attorney, police department and much of the business community oppose the idea. Mom Takes Stand In Death Penalty Case: A story by the Times Tribune staff writer Erin L...continue to full post

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