California lawmakers and state agencies are intensifying efforts to combat the growing prevalence of hate crimes and bias incidents across the state. On June 25, a legislative hearing and two […]
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Posted inGovernment/Politics, National, News
Waters, Green, Pressley, and Garcia reintroduce Downpayment Toward Equity Act
In honor of Homeownership Month
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
Can you still make it in LA?
On a warm Wednesday in early June, Jaylen parks behind his building in West Adams and stares at a $73 parking ticket tucked under his windshield. He lets out a […]
Posted inHealth
Health tips to consider while traveling
As the weather gets warmer and the end of the school year approaches, many California residents may be planning a vacation. While some prefer a staycation, 86 percent of Americans […]
Posted inNews
Disabled Californians promise to fight back
The California Disability Leadership Alliance (The Alliance) held its “Day at the Capitol” event on June 16, organized to advocate for policies and services that improve the lives of people […]
Posted inEntertainment, News
In memoriam: Ananda Lewis Remembered
Tributes have continued to pour in for Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of BET’s Teen Summit, one day after her death at the age of 52. Donnie […]
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Dr. Weber says civic engagement is our lifelong duty
On June 12, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber participated in the Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC) 2025 Speaker Series in Sacramento, where she joined a panel of […]
Posted inLocal
Interview: Former Sen. Steven Bradford explains why he’s running for insurance commissioner
Former California Sen. Steven Bradford (D- Inglewood) surprised some Sacramento political insiders late last Month when he withdrew his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor and announced his new campaign for State […]
Posted inOp-ed, Opinion
Practical Politics
Okay, time for Political Science 101 to address some clear-cut bullying tactics going on in California, specifically Los Angeles. Like a human heart, American democracy depends daily on several interacting […]
Posted inNational, News
Cali’s marijuana store owners say new increase will break them
Licensed marijuana store owners across California are backing a bill making its way through the State Legislature. Authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), Assembly Bill (AB) 564 seeks to […]