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LAist’s coverage of civic life and citizen issues in Southern California. We cover elections, examine who gets listened to and why, and provide a guide for anyone who wants to more fully participate in civic life.
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With Republicans just two seats away from snagging control of the House, three historically tight SoCal races were in play. Now all eyes are on the tightening Michelle Steel vs. Derek Tran race.
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The race was one of the most closely watched in the country.
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California sued the Trump administration more than 100 times in his first term and secured some major victories on the environment, immigration and health care.
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The responses, from one Republican and one Democrat, include calls for an investigation and audit after an LAist investigative report.
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Other states, including Nevada, are deleting references to slavery in their constitutions and banning forced prison labor. California voters rejected that path when they turned down Prop. 6.
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George Whitesides victory over Republican incumbent Mike Garcia in District 27 was a positive in a tough year for Democrats. With Republicans winning the White House and Senate, here's a running list of races that are still outstanding.
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A win for Jurado adds another progressive to the L.A. City Council.
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We spoke with women across the political spectrum. Here’s how they described the moment they found out about former president Donald Trump’s win.
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Any potential future use for the hangar — maintaining it or even demolishing it — will require significant funds.
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L.A. politicians tried to resist President-elect Donald Trump’s policies during his last term. What can they do to fight this time?
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Newsom wants the new Legislature to ‘protect’ California from Donald Trump on civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, and immigrant families. The session will start Dec. 2.
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Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants. Here's how that could impact the economy.
