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The turning point Oklahoma's criminal justice system has sought for so long is finally within reach.

In an election season of unprecedented divisiveness, unity emerged in Oklahoma when an incredibly diverse coalition joined together and secured passage of a better path for our overburdened criminal justice system.

The political spectrum's right and left, government officials and business executives, faith and community leaders, law enforcement and mental health professionals – all forged together to focus on what unites us rather than what divides us.

Passage of State Questions 780 and 781 put...