Olga Pierce

Reporter, Pro Publica

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Olga Pierce on KCRW

In 2008, California voters gave a citizens commission the power to set boundaries for legislative districts, taking it away from the politicians.

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In 2008, California voters gave a citizens commission the power to set boundaries for legislative districts, taking it away from the politicians.

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