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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 FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers.
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After recent shakeups, 10 candidates remain in the race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom next year, including Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter.
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The additional $150,000 in city dollars is earmarked to help immigrant households pay for housing and utilities.
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Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud."
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Young California Democrats are challenging veteran House members in safe blue seats, including in LAThe recent retirements of Nancy Pelosi and other longtime House Democrats have led to more calls for aging members to pass the torch.
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The L.A. City Ethics Commission alleges Renette Anderson misused her position for personal benefit.
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Huerta faces a misdemeanor charge after showing up at an immigration raid in June.
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The new dashboard only includes incidents verified by reputable media outlets or referenced in litigation.
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The judge's decision on the appointment of Lindsey Halligan marks a significant setback to efforts to go after the president's perceived political enemies.
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The vote isn't certified yet, but a lot has happened since Election Day.
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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was one of President Trump's most outspoken supporters. But she is planning to leave office following a growing rift with the president.
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Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an "America First" conservative who has clashed with President Donald Trump and her party, said Friday she would resign from Congress on Jan. 5, 2026.
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Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
