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By Kathi O Shea March 1, 2021 7:39 am OLYMPIA, Wash. A bill to restore voting rights to convicted felons is making its way through the Washington Legislature. Democratic sponsor Representative Tara Simmonds, the first formerly incarcerated person to serve in the state house, said the bill is about progress; it’s about perfecting and protecting democracy. In house debate last week, Republican Representative Michelle Caldier opposed the bill on victim’s rights grounds. Caldier asked, “Why are we not talking about the number of women and children and minorities and people who are in poverty who are victims?” HB 1078 passed the House last week and now heads to the Senate. ....