8 'Ban the box'.

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Among the many challenges people face when trying to re-enter the workforce after serving time in prison is "the box"--the one on employment applications next to the question about having a criminal history. If they're honest and check the box, they fear employers won't give them an interview. A measure in Colorado would extend the ban on asking about criminal history on state government job...