Elections I am a poll worker. It's my small way of protecting democracy After working in L.A. vote centers for eight elections, I have come to understand that our own negligence and disinterest are the biggest threats. By Joel Bellman / 5 Jun 2026
Politics The Supreme Court's assault on voting rights is coming for local districts too Gloria Molina became the first Latina on L.A. County's Board of Supervisors after a court battle over creating a majority-Latino district. The Supreme Court's Callais decision could undo such local progress. By Joel Bellman / 8 May 2026