Profile
Anthony Rendon: A New Speaker for a Changing State
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon reflects on leadership in the age of Twitter
Features
Research
Trump in the media: authentic, messy and oddly effective
Donald Trump knows how to grab the limelight. Then what?
Table Talk
David Axelrod: Institutions — and truth — put to test
The political strategist and CNN commentator discusses the state of American politics
Sketches
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“A Lighter Look”
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Switzerland is a sensible place, but this is a bad idea.
Editor's Note
Welcome to Blueprint: Talking Politics
In this, our 9th issue, we look at the state of American political discourse. It’s rough.
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“A Lighter Look”
Rick Meyer begins a new column in this issue of Blueprint. “A Lighter Look” presents some of Meyer’s less-serious observations on American government and politics.
Landscape
Public opinion and the editorial page
The Los Angeles Times editorial page editor considers editorials and their place in contemporary political life.
Landscape
Tech and marijuana: clearing the record
New technology offers hope for clearing old convictions.
Landscape
Los Angeles teachers strike and win
The public backs teachers, and charter schools may suffer.
First Person
What do voters care about?
Our correspondent-turned-canvasser brings home notes from the field.
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What’s a county supervisor to do?
Los Angeles Count Sheriff Alex Villanueva thumbs his nose at reform. Can the county supervisors rein him in?
Takeaway
The Other Side of Discord
Is there a solution to discord? It’s not just about being polite.
