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The staggering backlog of basic maintenance is driving up Los Angeles’ liability costs, leaving even less money to repair public infrastructure.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other leaders must mount a strong offense as well as robust defense against attacks on environmental protection and climate change mitigation.
Los Angeles County voters’ approval of Measure A is expected to provide about $1 billion a year to support and house homeless people through a 0.5% sales tax.
Measure G didn’t grab as much attention as others, but the wonky reform package could help Los Angeles County make progress on its jail, homelessness and more.
Los Angeles voters ousted Councilmember Kevin de León and overwhelmingly supported measures to curb elected officials’ power and hold them accountable.
Americans in an array of states sent a message to the incoming Trump administration and other elected officials: They won’t give up autonomy over their bodies.
Voters rolled back reform by passing Proposition 36 and ousting progressive prosecutors in L.A. and the Bay Area. But we shouldn’t return to harmful lock-’em-up policies.
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Voters picked a leader who embraced authoritarianism, division and dehumanization. Those who chose Kamala Harris, including in California, aren’t without recourse.
Spread the word: We may well not know whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump was elected for days. A healthy democracy can afford to be patient and accurate.