The Lady With Large Vocal Capacity Has Sung
Digging into the numbers as the Los Angeles County Clerk posts the 2024 LAUSD School Board run-off election’s final results.
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A Look At The 2024 Los Angeles Election Results
In 2024, Angelenos were inconsistent. In some cases, they shifted to the right, while in others they pushed back against Trumpism.
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Steve Zimmer Pays Tribute To Dr. George McKenna
Highlights from former LAUSD School Board Member Steve Zimmer’s tribute to George McKenna before his retirement.
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End Of An Era
Two veteran educators, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. George McKenna, participated in their last regular LAUSD School Board meeting. The legacies they leave behind are the children of Los Angeles.
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...And The Use Of Protest Votes
Third-party voters were blamed for indirectly helping Trump win his election in 2016. This year, some took a more active role.
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Holding My Tongue...
Was it a mistake to hold back criticism of LAUSD School Board Member Scott Schmerelson during his reelection race even if Los Angeles students faced harm if he lost?
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Misogynist In Chief
As I drove down the freeway the day after the election I was passed by a car adorned with multiple Trump flags celebrating the great “victory.” The license plate read “GRB EM.” Voters like this did not vote for Trump despite his misogyny; they worship him because of it.
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Why Was This School Board Race So Close?
Scott Schmerelson’s reaction to the latest LAUSD scandal exemplifies why many were conflicted about supporting his reelection.
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Do You Want A Bag With That?
Remember when companies appreciated your business? I realized those days were long gone as I piled five McDonald’s meals on the front seat of my car.
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How To Flex A School Board Majority
It is becoming increasingly clear that supporters of Los Angeles public schools have retained their majority. It is an opportunity that cannot be wasted.
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