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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 court’s ruling allows the Trump administration to revoke deportation protections for Syrian and Haitian refugees.
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Patrisse Cullors shares her perspective on what's at stake in the 2024 US presidential election and reflects on the current state of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Here's a look at Los Angeles and Orange County State Senates races on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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If approved, Los Angeles residents would be responsible for determining council district boundaries. That task has been controlled by the council itself, so council members drew their own districts — usually to keep themselves in power.
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Three seats are up for grabs on the powerful board that oversees the nation’s second-largest school district. LAUSD faces enormous challenges, including funding shortfalls, chronic absenteeism, and safety concerns.
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A number of incumbents will ask voters to trust them through choppy waters.
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Voters are being asked to consider a package of ethics reforms designed to fight corruption at City Hall.
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Dan Chang is running against incumbent Scott Schmerelson to represent the West San Fernando Valley and Studio City on the LAUSD School Board.
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Some California schools are falling apart. Voters will decide whether to fund renovations, repairs, and new construction.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District is asking voters to approve a historic $9 billion bond through increased property taxes.
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Dozens of school districts in L.A. and Orange counties are asking voters to approve $17 billion in funding to maintain and replace school facilities.
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The state measure would make a tax on medical providers permanent and would guarantee funding for some Medi-Cal services.
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Kahllid Al-Alim and Sherlett Hendy Newbill are vying to replace George McKenna to represent L.A.’s Mid-City, Crenshaw, Arlington Heights, and Westmont neighborhoods in the L.A. Unified board.
