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
Research
New Strategies for Communities Under Stress
Activists confront a history of pressure and progress in Boyle Heights
Research
Reconsidering the Single-Family Home
Has the single-family home outlived its usefulness? A UCLA professor dares to question
Research
World Lessons, Learned at Home
Homelessness takes on different forms and requires different responses around the world
Table Talk
Antonio Villaraigosa: Reflections on Los Angeles and California
The former mayor and veteran California politico takes stock of his city and state
Sketches
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.
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.
Editor's Note
Welcome to Blueprint on Homelessness
Blueprint turns to homelessness, a growing tragedy in California and beyond
Landscape
40 Years Later: How Has Proposition 13 Fared?
California’s historic initiative protected homes, hurt services and schools
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Police Unions Get Welcome Setback
Police unions were delivered a rare setback when Gov. Jerry Brown signed two open-government measures. That’s a good thing.
