A Tree Fell In The Woods
Ignored by the leaders of the city and the school district, a school for young adults with special education needs celebrates its graduates.
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Valedictorians in Florida and California Speak Truth to Power
"This is an optimistic story. This is a story about the young people graduating from our public schools. They have the knowledge, insight, and skill to see the games that unscrupulous adults are playing on them and on society. They speak out. They give all of us hope.
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A Valedictorian Speaks Truth To Power
The LAUSD could not silence this brave student as he called out the damage caused by school board members Nick Melvoin, Kelly Gonez, and Monica Garcia.
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A Bureaucracy Loses Sight Of The Children It Is Supposed To Serve
Under Nick Melvoin’s leadership, LAUSD’s Local District West shows a pattern of ignoring the serious concerns of public school parents.
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Corruption In The Redistricting Process?
Was it unethical for Luis Sanchez to serve on the LAUSD Redistricting Commission while his wife, Maria Brenes, was planning to run for a board seat?
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Valladares Attempts To Obscure Her Opposition To Healthcare Rights
Trump-supporting state Assemblywoman opposed a bill to provide universal healthcare in California. She also opposes safe and legal abortions.
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Candidate Aims To Prove Her Incompetence
In a series of emails, Gentille Barkhordarian claims that she is just as qualified as her opponent but won’t answer clarifying questions.
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Is Jerry Brown Above The Law?
Jerry Brown has spent decades in the government and should be familiar with the Public Records Act. Why isn’t he following its provisions?
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City Clerk Releases Candidate Videos
Voters are given the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking seats on the LAUSD School Board. Unfortunately, half of them stayed silent.
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Women Are Going To Die
Overturning the protections provided by Roe will not eliminate the extreme desperation felt by some facing unplanned pregnancies.
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