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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.
For the fourth year in a row, California lawmakers are weighing whether to give violent criminals the legal right to cite abuse in their defense.
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An election ratings guide for LA's judges can’t shake bias allegations. How do you decide your vote?Multiple judicial candidates shared that the L.A. County Bar Association rating’s process left them with different fairness concerns.
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Some at the county level are concerned that, if passed, Prop 1’s focus on housing could mean less money for mental health crisis teams.
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The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center is hoping to inspire similar facilities across the country to follow in their footsteps.
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The Middle East crisis has sharply divided Hollywood. Celebrities who've spoken out have lost jobs and been harassed. But there's a long history of celebrities lending their voices to bigger causes.Listen 8:09
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The largest contributors include: labor unions that represent L.A. police officers, firefighters and utility workers, as well as the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
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Hay mucho poder para actuar localmente en esta crisis global. Los funcionarios locales deciden cosas como de dónde obtenemos nuestra energía y cómo regular las emisiones.
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Decidir a quién votar empieza por conocer los hechos sobre las tendencias de la delincuencia en la actualidad. A continuación, considere lo que usted y los candidatos creen que son las principales causas y soluciones.
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Tenemos orientaciones sobre las carreras y preguntas clave para todos aquellos que hagan del alto costo de la vivienda una prioridad en su forma de votar.
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Saber lo que un candidato considera que son las causas de la falta de vivienda es crucial para entender cómo abordará el problema.
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Measure E asks Westminster voters to add an additional half percent sales tax to secure the city’s financial stability.
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Yvonne Yiu, who is running in California Senate District 25, has given nearly $3 million to herself.
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If approved by Irvine voters, Measure D would dramatically reshape the Irvine City Council and overhaul the way voters choose who represents them at the city level.
