Features
Research
Healing Old Wounds
Elizabeth Barnert puts dedication to social justice into work for children
Research
Special Report: The Case of CASA
Charity Chandler-Cole comes to CASA/LA as both critic and champion
Research
Child Criminals: A Legacy of Failure, a Chance for Progress
Locking up children who commit crimes has unintended consequences — for families, communities and society.
Research
Sick and Poor in Los Angeles
The ravages of poverty go beyond lack of income. The poor suffer physically as well.
Sketches
Takeaway
Closing Note: How Best to Help Children
Whether improving foster care or recovering from fire, the region’s needs are great and urgent
First Person
A Year Without A Game
The pandemic took away my favorite form of exercise — but also something more important
First Person
Governing Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez on governing through crises
First Person
San Francisco Recall: A Parent’s View
While pundits looked for trends, parents thought about their kids
Landscape
L.A. Grapples With Homelessness, Not Always Well
A case-study in Los Angeles’ struggle to address homelessness
