Profile
Defending Democracy — One Voter at a Time
Stunned by Trump’s 2016 victory, Jason Berlin devoted himself to voter registration. He’s built an organization.
Features
Research
Police Violence and the Call for Help
Confrontations with traumatized suspects too-often end in shootings. Is there another way?
Research
On Politics and Demographics
As California grows, it’s changing. Representation adjusts more slowly.
Research
Voting Rights and the Path to the Ballot
UCLA’s Voting Rights Project melds law, tactics and social science to protect the vote
Research
The California Surplus: What to Do With All This Money?
With California flush, is this the moment to take on tax reform?
Table Talk
Eric Garcetti: Reflections from L.A.’s mayor
Crime and COVID, rising homelessness and restive politics — Garcetti looks back on nine years as chief executive of Los Angeles.
Research
Special Report: Critical Race Theory and UCLA
Critics bent on squelching conversations about race have assailed the idea, usually without bothering to study it
Sketches
Editor's Note
Editor’s Note
California is big, diverse and complicated. The challenge of governing this state is huge.
Landscape
Abortion Sanctuary
With Roe v. Wade in danger, California prepares to protect abortion rights
First Person
San Francisco Recall: A Parent’s View
While pundits looked for trends, parents thought about their kids
Landscape
“A Lighter Look” — Official Humor
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: White House clowns
Editor's Note
Closing Note: Governing Through Change
California’s problems are monumental, but history gives room for hope
