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Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here’s what our columnists say
Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?
Top takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor’s debate on CNN
Democrat Xavier Becerra’s rapid rise in California’s race for governor made him a ripe and constant target during a combative nationally televised debate Tuesday evening.
How I learned to stop worrying about noncitizens voting in L.A. elections
L.A. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez wants to allow noncitizens to vote in city and school board elections. The proposal isn’t as radical as it seems.
Tom Steyer tries to sell voters on his own personal change
Tom Steyer has sold himself to voters as an agent of change, but will they buy the billionaire’s own transformation?
Xavier Becerra shows that his loyalty lies with fossil fuels
It’s not just that this California gubernatorial candidate has taken big donations from Chevron. The real tell was that he refused to take on Big Oil over climate change when other attorneys general were suing.
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on minority districts
Republicans are rapidly pursuing redistricting efforts across the South following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affects majority-Black congressional districts
Trump’s Indiana victories send a warning to Republican dissenters
The results will likely bolster President Trump’s confidence heading into upcoming Republican primaries where he wants to help oust more incumbents, including U.S Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.
Xavier Becerra shows that his loyalty lies with fossil fuels
It’s not just that this California gubernatorial candidate has taken big donations from Chevron. The real tell was that he refused to take on Big Oil over climate change when other attorneys general were suing.
A push to shield immigrant aid workers is raising 1st Amendment concerns
California Assembly Bill 2624 would create an address confidentiality program for immigrant aid workers, prohibiting the posting of their personal information online to prevent harassment.
California isn’t so cutting-edge when it comes to electing governors
“Enlightened” California has never elected a woman governor. Will Katie Porter be the first?