Research
Trump and the Orwellian threat to the midterms
Trump has cast doubt on election integrity. Scholars brace for what happens next.
Features
Table Talk
Erwin Chemerinsky: The shaky foundations of American democracy
UC Berkeley Law School Dean and author discusses the flaws that compromised American democracy from the start
Table Talk
Senator Alex Padilla: “Keep the Faith”
The importance of research. The pressure of politics.
Profile
Congressman Ted Lieu: Regulating Tech
Congress grapples with a new challenge that may test its unity, expertise
Research
School Shootings: Can They Be Stopped?
From Sandy Hook to Uvalde, shootings bring anguish and a frustrating search for solutions
Research
Voting Rights and the Path to the Ballot
UCLA’s Voting Rights Project melds law, tactics and social science to protect the vote
Table Talk
Table Talk online: How Trump Lost. How Biden Won.
UCLA political scientist Lynn Vavreck reflects on the 2020 campaign
Research
Special Report: The League of Women Voters
At age 100, the League combines a history of protest with a commitment to fairness and civility
Profile
Karen Bass: On Truth, Power, Public Office
Karen Bass is a native of Los Angeles and a rising force in Congress
Profile
Boyarsky on Dukakis: Political Veterans Reflect
Veteran journalist Bill Boyarsky confers with veteran politician Mike Dukakis.
Sketches
Landscape
The Roadway of the American Future
Ann Carlson on transportation safety, climate change and dark politics
Takeaway
Closing Note: A Time to Act
Artificial intelligence may do great things or great harm, depending on whether Congress gets it
Exclusively Online
“A Lighter Look” — Note to George Santos: Lie Bigger
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Lie big!”
Exclusively Online
“A Lighter Look” — Job Posting
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Job Posting
Exclusively Online
The Electoral College and Democracy
Online Table Talk: Martin Gilens on the Electoral College
Exclusively Online
“A Lighter Look”
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs. This month: On lies, lying and liars
First Person
What do voters care about?
Our correspondent-turned-canvasser brings home notes from the field.
Landscape
L.A. and Ethnic Politics
Recent special election tests the status of L.A.’s shifting demographics.
Landscape
Waxman: A Congressman in Winter
Congressman Henry Waxman represented Los Angeles for generations. Now in retirement, he reflects on his legacy and the challenges ahead.
