The Candidates for L.A. Mayor
One woman, one man. One Black, one White — two very different people, with one ambition in common
One woman, one man. One Black, one White — two very different people, with one ambition in common
From Sandy Hook to Uvalde, shootings bring anguish and a frustrating search for solutions
Debate: Caruso and Bass debate homelessness, public safety and whether to charge Donald Trump
Confrontations with traumatized suspects too-often end in shootings. Is there another way?
Aaron Panofsky and colleagues examine the history and growth of white supremacy and its relationship to terrorism
Lorenzo Jones and the deep questions of American policing
The former LAPD chief and Los Angeles city councilmember considers American policing and its critics
Jorja Leap spearheads an effort to examine the LAPD’s work in Nickerson Gardens and beyond
President Trump and his supporters claim illegal immigrants are bringing danger to America. They’re not.
Washington hesitates in response to state efforts to legalize marijuana.
Constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky takes stock of the court today
Some see policing problems as the work of a few bad officers. Others see cultures of racism and brutality. Here’s how to tell the difference.
New technology offers hope for clearing old convictions.
Los Angeles Count Sheriff Alex Villanueva thumbs his nose at reform. Can the county supervisors rein him in?
Police unions were delivered a rare setback when Gov. Jerry Brown signed two open-government measures. That’s a good thing.
Welcome to Blueprint’s look at federalism in the Age of Trump.
A case-study in Los Angeles’ struggle to address homelessness
Donald Trump and former AG Jeff Sessions say consent decrees have increased crime. Are they telling the truth?
New Luskin poll finds Angelenos concerned for undocumented neighbors.
What should we learn from the latest research on crime and public safety? That good policing makes communities safer, and that smart approaches to incarceration save money and lives.