Features
Table Talk
Gavin Newsom: California’s governor on the state of the state
Newsom defends California’s work on homelessness, immigration and guns — and his power to effect change
Research
On Politics and Demographics
As California grows, it’s changing. Representation adjusts more slowly.
Research
Voting Rights and the Path to the Ballot
UCLA’s Voting Rights Project melds law, tactics and social science to protect the vote
Profile
Antonia Hernandez: The Optimism of Experience
Shrewd philanthropy and political acumen guide the work of the California Community Foundation
Research
The power of work: Labor in L.A.
Organized labor is redefining California’s culture and politics
Research
Special Report: Immigration and the Duty to Help
“Bringing the university into the streets”
Research
Fake ID: Racists Confront Reality
White supremacists confront evidence that they are not only wrong — they are not even White
Research
The Facts About Immigration
President Trump and his supporters claim illegal immigrants are bringing danger to America. They’re not.
Research
New Strategies for Communities Under Stress
Activists confront a history of pressure and progress in Boyle Heights
Research
“Sanctuary” and Safety: a Clash of Values
California leaders welcome and protect immigrants. Washington has had enough.
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.
Profile
Labor’s Maria Elena Durazo and a Life of Activism
Maria Elena Durazo has influenced Los Angeles politics for decades as a leader of a revived labor movement. Now she’s running for office.
Research
Americans on Immigration: Protect Borders, Welcome Those Here
Americans favor citizenship for those here, but worry about allowing more in.
Research
Los Angeles Communities in Flux
As change roils Los Angeles communities, academics and city planners absorb new challenges.
Sketches
Editor's Note
Closing Note: Of challenges and opportunities
Los Angeles faces a difficult future, but does so with resources and potential
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“A Lighter Look” — I Cannot Tell A Lie
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: The Cherry Tree
First Person
My story: The long shadow of DACA
The debate over DACA involves real people. I’m one of them.
Takeaway
Battle lines drawn: Now what?
In the clash over California and national values, the stakes are high and the research compelling.
