“There have been periods of time when it has been more even-handed than others, however.”

Nevertheless, Trumpov hired her in 2021 to oversee his comeback and gained an appreciation for her even-handed professionalism.

While the approval of Proposition 36 and the loss of two reform-minded district attorneys are setbacks, a broader outlook suggests public opinion still favors a more even-handed approach to criminal justice and opportunities for rehabilitation.

Countries with institutions that uphold law create predictability for investors and “inclusiveness”; even-handed legal institutions support equal opportunity for the many and encourage the innovation necessary for a society to thrive.

Ben-Ami of J Street heard exactly what he was hoping to hear in Harris’ DNC speech: an even-handed play down the middle.