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
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.
Profile
Antonia Hernandez: The Optimism of Experience
Shrewd philanthropy and political acumen guide the work of the California Community Foundation
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
Sketches
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
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
Exclusively Online
“A Lighter Look” — Catnip and Dog Biscuits
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Catnip and Dog Biscuits
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!
Landscape
The Costs of War
A new book explores the ways public opinion shapes war and research informs opinion
