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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.
A year after immigration raids exploded in LA, many small shops are still in recovery mode as even a rumor of ICE activity can make customers rethink casual shopping trips.
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They've formed a ticket that spans from downtown to North Long Beach.
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President Trump has slashed the number of people on the Board of Immigration Appeals and stacked it with his appointees, tightening the due process available for immigrants.
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Cities, counties and the state are moving to remove Chavez's name from public buildings, parks and other areas after sexual assault allegations
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A survey from UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies found 52% of voters backing a proposed a one-time, 5% tax on the net worth of billionaires.
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Two moderate candidates for California governor are proposing gas price relief similar to their GOP rivals as the war in Iran sends fuel prices soaring.
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The U.S. Postal Service's leader says it is set to run out of money in less than a year and may have to stop deliveries.
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United in song, the activists expressed solidarity with families who've been affected by the Trump administration's mass deportation effort.Listen 4:31
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A new L.A. City Council committee will look into changes to the embattled Measure ULA. Their recommendations could be sent to voters this November.Listen 0:42
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Orange County has filed a lawsuit accusing its main mental health partner Mind OC of squandering more than $60 million in public funds.Listen 0:46
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A voter ID ballot initiative is gaining momentum in California.
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The park is home to the quirky and once-controversial “Bunnyhenge" sculpture.Listen 0:40
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President Donald Trump is pushing the Senate to abandon the filibuster and pass the SAVE American Act, a bill top Democrat calls "Jim Crow 2.0."
