Profile
Kevin Shird: The Long Recovery
Shird once ran a drug ring. Now he writes and speaks — and helps others to recover
Features
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The Candidates for L.A. Mayor
One woman, one man. One Black, one White — two very different people, with one ambition in common
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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.
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Antonia Hernandez: The Optimism of Experience
Shrewd philanthropy and political acumen guide the work of the California Community Foundation
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Barbara Lee: A Life of Service and Action
From her childhood in El Paso to representing California’s East Bay: unyielding dedication to progress
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Focus on Policing: Bernard Parks
The former LAPD chief and Los Angeles city councilmember considers American policing and its critics
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Mary Nichols: A Lifetime in Search of Clean Air
She began by being the first lawyer to sue under the Clean Air Act. Now, she oversees California’s response to climate change.
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Police and Trust: Charlie Beck Reflects
The LAPD chief has seen what happens when police fail and what can be achieved when they succeed. His conclusion: Police matter.
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A New Leader, An Old Problem: Marqueece Harris-Dawson
Elected this year, Councilman Harris-Dawson replaces Bernard C. Parks and brings a new perspective to the problems of L.A.’s 8th District.
Table Talk
Bill McKibben: Sounding the Alarm
Climate change is not a problem for the future. Heat, drought, storms and fires are upon us now
Profile
Bob Hertzberg on the Big Issues
“What’s the problem you’re trying to solve? What does the research say about how to get there? And then how do you convince people?”
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Anthony Rendon: A New Speaker for a Changing State
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon reflects on leadership in the age of Twitter
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Karen Bass: On Truth, Power, Public Office
Karen Bass is a native of Los Angeles and a rising force in Congress
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Evelyn Blumenberg: Seeing with Fresh Eyes
New thinking on homelessness — the demands of urgency
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Boyarsky on Dukakis: Political Veterans Reflect
Veteran journalist Bill Boyarsky confers with veteran politician Mike Dukakis.
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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.
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L.A.’s Power Broker: Herb Wesson
Herb Wesson, L.A. City Council president, wields great power at City Hall. Here’s how.
