Research
New Strategies for Communities Under Stress
Activists confront a history of pressure and progress in Boyle Heights
Features
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
Profile
Boyarsky on Dukakis: Political Veterans Reflect
Veteran journalist Bill Boyarsky confers with veteran politician Mike Dukakis.
Research
Obamacare’s Survival May Depend on States
As Trump attempts to dismantle Obamacare, California leads the fight to preserve it.
Research
Brown v. Trump on Climate Change
Jerry Brown and Donald Trump see the world differently. One will prevail.
Research
Will California get its way on weed?
Washington hesitates in response to state efforts to legalize marijuana.
Table Talk
George Gascón: The Fight For Justice
George Gascón, former LAPD officer and now district attorney of San Francisco, discusses sanctuary, policing and public safety.
Research
Homeboy Industries: A History of Violence. A Hope for the Future.
At Homeboy, researchers discover a model that works.
Sketches
Exclusively Online
Trump and policing — the consent decree
Donald Trump and former AG Jeff Sessions say consent decrees have increased crime. Are they telling the truth?
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
Landscape
LAPD Shootings Revive Old Worries
A pair of shootings raises questions about LAPD’s practices. The early answers are encouraging.
Exclusively Online
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.
Editor's Note
Federalism: New Tests of an Old Idea
Welcome to Blueprint’s look at federalism in the Age of Trump.
Landscape
L.A. Grapples With Homelessness, Not Always Well
A case-study in Los Angeles’ struggle to address homelessness
Landscape
Time Running on California’s Water Future
As time runs out on his governorship, Jerry Brown tries to complete a long effort to re-do California’s water system.
Takeaway
Battle lines drawn: Now what?
In the clash over California and national values, the stakes are high and the research compelling.
