Profile
Bob Hertzberg on the big issues
“What’s the problem you’re trying to solve? What does the research say about how to get there? And then how do you convince people?”
Features
Research
Special Report: Health care
Sacramento and Washington each debated health care. Both produced results, but one with common purpose, the other with acrimony
Table Talk
James Fallows: America up close
James and Deborah Fallows traveled America to examine the strength of its towns and cities. They report back.
Profile
Karen Bass: On Truth, Power, Public Office
Karen Bass is a native of Los Angeles and a rising force in Congress
Research
The Facts About Immigration
President Trump and his supporters claim illegal immigrants are bringing danger to America. They’re not.
Research
Vaccines Are Safe and Effective. Full Stop.
The naysayers are dangerous. Saving lives through vaccines and public health
Research
Are Polls Reliable?
The polls in 2016 suggested Hilary Clinton would win the election. Can they still be trusted?
Research
Special Report: Long Beach Faces Climate Change
One city’s efforts to move beyond debate over climate change and begin preparing for its effects
Profile
Anthony Rendon: A New Speaker for a Changing State
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon reflects on leadership in the age of Twitter
Sketches
Landscape
“A Lighter Look” — “A revival or a hanging”
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “A Revival or a Hanging.”
Takeaway
Learning from life’s lab
THE SOCIAL SCIENCES CAN BE A MESSY BUSINESS. What works in theory or on paper may not unfold as expected. Well-intentioned experts ask Amer- icans to wash their hands and stay home from work if they feel ill, only to provoke a run on paper towels and bottled water. At the same time, policy that […]
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“A Lighter Look” — “I do solemnly swear…”
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “I do solemnly swear.”
Editor's Note
Blueprint: In Defense of Thinking
Hofstadter warned of anti-intellectualism in America. A word to the wise
Takeaway
Closing Note: Start with Truth
The crying need for truth in an era of lies, distortions and stupidity
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“A Lighter Look”
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs. This month: On lies, lying and liars
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
Los Angeles teachers strike and win
The public backs teachers, and charter schools may suffer.
