Loraine Lundquist’s first-place showing in an LA City Council race was a bright spot in a week that highlighted the new normal that we live in.

Opponents are spending over $1 million to defeat a parcel tax that will fund local education. Is the LAUSD Superintendent helping them?

Ignoring the proposed “Board Meeting Accessibility to the Public” resolution, Nick Melvoin seeks less public input on education issues.

Stealing Scarce Education Funds From LAUSD Students: The Community Preparatory Academy charter school was allowed to operate for two years while being past due on $82,240 in LAUSD invoices.

LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia and Vice-President Nick Melvoin both make reference to a Rules Committee that has not held any public meetings. Where is the transparency?

It appears that the “Board Meeting Accessibility to the Public” resolution has found the sponsor that it needed to move on toward Board approval.

Jackie Goldberg and the case for Ranked Choice Voting: Why hasn’t a system that amplifies the voice of the voters, expands the universe of ideas and saves taxpayers money been more widely adopted?

Unable to provide proper oversight over the charters already operating under its authority, the LAUSD considers hitting the pause button.

Make your voice heard! Sign the petition calling for the resignation of LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner.

The last time I had canvassed for a candidate I was in High School, couldn’t vote yet, but was supporting George McGovern. Back then we were only armed with a survey on a clip board and some bumper stickers. We had no idea if the person opening the door was a friend or a Goldwater fan.