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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 rule being considered comes as immigration arrests rise at state courts, discouraging victims, witnesses and others from showing up, according to lawyers and advocates.
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From the presidential race and possibility of the first U.S. woman president, to more down ballot issues, voters had a lot on their minds as they lined up to vote.
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Among registered voters, the NPR poll was a dead heat, 49% - 49%.
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Political disagreements have sent workplace incivility to an all-time high this year, costing employers some $2 billion per day in lost productivity. Here’s how to cut down on watercooler fights over today’s election — and its aftermath.
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California's 45th Congressional district, which includes Orange County’s Little Saigon, has attracted more than $46 million in spending.
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Both parties are looking to flip seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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We rely on results and race calls from The Associated Press for presidential races, other federal elections and statewide contests.
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As we’re waiting to learn the final results, it can be easy to be duped by false or misleading information. Here are four tips to help you avoid spreading election related misinformation.
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From candidate swaps to assassination attempts, the final months of the campaign has been a whirlwind. Here's why the outcome is so consequential.
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Taking our sweet time is a feature, not a bug, of our election system.
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Water officials today are making decisions that will affect water availability, water rates, and long-term drought resilience for decades to come.
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This measure declares that marriage is a fundamental right.
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Similar measures have already appeared on the ballot twice. Both times, California voters rejected them by wide margins.
