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Jared Polis Did the Right Thing

On Friday afternoon, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued 35 pardons. He also commuted the sentences of nine prisoners, allowing them to be released years before they otherwise would be. Some of these acts of clemency were deeply controversial. Polis, a Democrat, shortened the senten

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Jared Polis Did the Right ThingOn Friday afternoon, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued 35 pardons. He also commuted the sentences of nine prisoners, allowing them to be released years before they otherwise would be. Some of these acts of clemency were deeply controversial. Polis, a Democrat, shortened the senten
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