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Civics & Democracy
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.
The rule being considered comes as immigration arrests rise at state courts, discouraging victims, witnesses and others from showing up, according to lawyers and advocates.
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LAist found more than 140 races countywide have only one candidate. Here’s what it means and what experts have to say.
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About 90% of bills that Newsom blocked this year passed with the support of more than two-thirds of legislators — enough to override a governor’s veto.
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This is Irvine’s first election since Measure D passed earlier this year, which dramatically overhauled how government will work in this city.
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Vice presidential candidates are unlikely to make a fundamental difference in this election, but there were some takeaways from an interesting night.
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JD Vance and Tim Walz debated on Tuesday in the last scheduled debate of the election. The sparring was mostly collegial but a number of points on key issues require additional context or corrections.
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The bill would require oil refineries to maintain additional inventory that they can draw from during maintenance periods to sustain a steady supply for drivers.
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The gender scholar and philosopher dives into how the far-right demonized gender ideology to galvanize their base, and reflects on how that’s played out on the political stage.
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The CBS News vice presidential debate is the only time Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz get to face off ahead of the 2024 election. Here's what to expect.
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People trust information more when it comes from sources or contexts they’re familiar with.
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A committee to support Kevin de León's race for reelection is spending money to support three state propositions, but it also helps get his name in front of voters.
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The city’s mayor says the new law doesn’t apply to the beach city.
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Let’s peer behind the campaign spending curtain to get a sense of those behind-the-scenes battles and the power players funding them.
