Profile
Antonia Hernandez: The Optimism of Experience
Shrewd philanthropy and political acumen guide the work of the California Community Foundation
Features
Research
L.A. Housing: Racism, skyrocketing prices and now a homeless crisis
How housing has shaped the landscape of Los Angeles. And vice versa
Research
The power of work: Labor in L.A.
Organized labor is redefining California’s culture and politics
Table Talk
Mike Dukakis: The State of Politics
Gov. Mike Dukakis and journalist Bill Boyarsky reflect on crisis and recovery — and retirement
Profile
Barbara Lee: A Life of Service and Action
From her childhood in El Paso to representing California’s East Bay: unyielding dedication to progress
Research
Biden Wins. Now What?
Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States. What awaits him and the country?
Research
The dangerous myth of whiteness
Aaron Panofsky and colleagues examine the history and growth of white supremacy and its relationship to terrorism
Table Talk
Table Talk online: How Trump Lost. How Biden Won.
UCLA political scientist Lynn Vavreck reflects on the 2020 campaign
Profile
Focus on Policing: Bernard Parks
The former LAPD chief and Los Angeles city councilmember considers American policing and its critics
Sketches
Exclusively Online
“A Lighter Look” — Happy New Year
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Happy New Year!
First Person
I Nerd Out Over L.A. Elections
A veteran California journalist admits his fondness for very local politics
Landscape
“A Lighter Look” — In memory of Edwin Edwards
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: An appreciation
Editor's Note
Closing Note: Of challenges and opportunities
Los Angeles faces a difficult future, but does so with resources and potential
Landscape
The Costs of War
A new book explores the ways public opinion shapes war and research informs opinion
Exclusively Online
“A Lighter Look” — White House Wildlife
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: The White House Zoo
