Should felons be allowed to vote straight out of prison?

Some Washington state lawmakers want people convicted of felonies to have their voting rights restored as soon as they leave prison.

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Patricia Murphy is an award-winning radio journalist who has covered justice, public health, military and veterans affairs for 20 years. She’s currently the host of KUOW’s daily news podcast, Seattle Now.
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