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?”
Features
Research
The Evangelist of Parking
UCLA’s Donald Shoup has led a revolution in the way we think about parking
Research
Strategies for Schools
The challenges of measuring what works — and what does not — in education
Research
The Facts About Immigration
President Trump and his supporters claim illegal immigrants are bringing danger to America. They’re not.
Research
Special Report: Long Beach Faces Climate Change
One city’s efforts to move beyond debate over climate change and begin preparing for its effects
Research
Special Report: The Video
A look at the story, in video, behind the efforts by Long Beach to address climate change
Research
Trump in the Media: Authentic, Messy and Oddly Effective
Donald Trump knows how to grab the limelight. Then what?
Research
Do the Poor Bring Crime with Them?
Michael Lens challenges assumptions about the poor, housing and crime
Research
Obamacare’s Survival May Depend on States
As Trump attempts to dismantle Obamacare, California leads the fight to preserve it.
Sketches
Landscape
Hair: The Law and Identity
Kelechi Iheanacho does not need the California Legislature to tell her that her hair is part of her identity. It is. The fourth-year UCLA student often wears her hair in “protective styles,” such as braids, but that hasn’t always been the case. “Fun fact,” she said recently: “I did not know my hair was curly […]
Takeaway
Closing Note: Start with Truth
The crying need for truth in an era of lies, distortions and stupidity
Editor's Note
Welcome to Blueprint: Talking Politics
In this, our 9th issue, we look at the state of American political discourse. It’s rough.
First Person
What do voters care about?
Our correspondent-turned-canvasser brings home notes from the field.
Exclusively Online
What’s a county supervisor to do?
Los Angeles Count Sheriff Alex Villanueva thumbs his nose at reform. Can the county supervisors rein him in?
Takeaway
The Other Side of Discord
Is there a solution to discord? It’s not just about being polite.
Editor's Note
Welcome to Blueprint on Homelessness
Blueprint turns to homelessness, a growing tragedy in California and beyond
Landscape
40 Years Later: How Has Proposition 13 Fared?
California’s historic initiative protected homes, hurt services and schools
Exclusively Online
Police Unions Get Welcome Setback
Police unions were delivered a rare setback when Gov. Jerry Brown signed two open-government measures. That’s a good thing.
