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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.
The Trump administration proposes to include a question about U.S. citizenship status in this year's field test of the 2030 census.
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About 75% of Americans say they believe democracy is the best form of government. Only 16% say they feel comfortable talking about politics with everyone.
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An interview with the council member-elect.Listen 4:55
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Votes are still being counted, but Padilla has a commanding 57% to 43% lead.
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At issue was whether a Colorado web designer had a First Amendment right to reject making wedding websites for queer couples. The court ruled that she does.
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The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines that the First Amendment bars Colorado from "forcing a website designer to create expressive designs speaking messages with which the designer disagrees."
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The court ruled in favor of an evangelical Christian Postal Service carrier who refused to work on Sundays for religious reasons.
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reject the most extreme version of the "independent state legislature theory" is expected to bring some stability to the 2024 elections — and invite more lawsuits.
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Imelda Padilla has won 57% of the vote to Marisa Alcaraz's 43% in the race to replace former Councilmember Nury Martinez.
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The court rules that state constitutions can protect voting rights in federal elections and state courts can enforce those provisions, a key opinion that should safeguard 2024 election integrity.
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Union contract for 40,000 providers in the state expires later this week.
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A state assemblymember is planning to introduce legistlation next year to outlaw the practice.
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The delay is a sharp departure from how the council handled two previous council members accused of crimes.
