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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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The law, the same one used to prosecute Joe Biden's son for illegal gun possession, has united an array of strange bedfellows.Listen 4:40
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The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed.
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Democrats and a few Republicans are calling for curbing President Trump's unilateral use of military power in Iran, despite previous such efforts failing to advance.
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The commission's recommendations will go to the City Council, which must decide whether to place the on the June ballot.
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The move follows Mayor Karen Bass’ Feb. 10 directive requiring the LAPD to turn on body cameras and ask federal immigration agents to identify themselves during operations.
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The commission was formed in the wake of the City Hall tapes scandal, which weakened trust in city government.
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The rapid response group, Unión del Barrio, has seen a huge spike of new volunteers after two high-profile killings in Minnesota.
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President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union address he would make L.A. 'safe' ahead of the Olympics — triggering a quick response from Mayor Karen Bass.Listen 0:43
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The newly elected governor of Virginia focused the Democratic response around affordability, a central issue to her party's campaign to win back the House this fall.
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As President Trump delivered his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom, are fact checking his speech and offer context.
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President Trump hit familiar notes on immigration and culture, but he largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about.
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East LA is the most populous unincorporated community in the state. Here’s what that means and how it affects the nearly 119,000 residents.