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Would More Los Angeles City Council Members Fix Representation? Why the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Sounds Would More Los Angeles City Council Members Fix Representation? Why the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Sounds
Politics June 20, 2026

Would More Los Angeles City Council Members Fix Representation? Why the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Sounds

A proposal to expand the Los Angeles City Council from 15 to ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For? What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For?
California October 4, 2026

What If Your First Ballot Feels Like a Final Exam You Didn’t Study For?

For some young voters, the biggest barrier may not be whether they ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections
LA Politics June 1, 2026

The Undecided Voter: Today’s Most Powerful Figure in California’s Primary Elections

Polls show undecided voters have sharply declined since March, but the remaining ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility? Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Los Angeles on Trial: Residents Complain, Politicians Promise, but Who Bears the Responsibility?

As Los Angeles faces housing shortages, homelessness, public safety concerns, and economic ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money
LA Politics August 7, 2026

Los Angeles Has a Latino Majority of Influence. But Political Power Still Follows the Money

Latino communities are one of Los Angeles’ most powerful voting blocs, but ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low
California May 10, 2026

Latino Leadership Rises Across the U.S., While California Falls Behind—and Los Angeles Representation Is Alarmingly Low

Latino elected officials are increasing nationwide and across California, yet Los Angeles ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
263
Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis
LA Politics May 31, 2026

Is L.A. Broken or Just Evolving? Los Angeles Faces Mounting Challenges, but Residents See More Than Crisis

A new quality-of-life survey reveals growing frustration over housing costs, public safety, ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
264
Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles
LA Politics July 5, 2026

Is Black Political Representation an Obstacle to the Introduction of Non Citizen Voting in Los Angeles

The proposal would have expanded voting eligibility in certain Los Angeles local ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
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From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds
Latino Community October 5, 2026

From Los Angeles, Latino Organizations Reach Into Senate Battlegrounds

California has the nation’s largest Latino eligible electorate, but Los Angeles-based civic ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
192
Federal Judge Blocks Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Requirement: What the Ruling Means for Latino Voters in California Federal Judge Blocks Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Requirement: What the Ruling Means for Latino Voters in California
Politics June 24, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Requirement: What the Ruling Means for Latino Voters in California

A federal judge ruled that election rules are largely controlled by Congress ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
275
Experience Matters When Voting for Elected Officials: What Research Says About Promises vs Proven Leadership Experience Matters When Voting for Elected Officials: What Research Says About Promises vs Proven Leadership
Politics May 8, 2026

Experience Matters When Voting for Elected Officials: What Research Says About Promises vs Proven Leadership

From city hall to the governor’s office, voters frustrated by rising costs ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office
Cover Story June 4, 2026

Election Results Can Wait. Here’s Why Anyone Still Chooses to Run for Public Office

As California waits for final election results, research shows political life is ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
162
California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen
LA Politics July 26, 2026

California’s Next Election Challenge: Preventing Rejected Ballots Before They Happen

After nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's primary, election officials ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters
California July 2, 2026

California Primary Turnout Hits 40.8%, With Estimated 2 Million Latino Voters

Despite years of expanding vote-by-mail, early voting and ballot access, California continues ... more

2 mins read
Andrea Perez
333
California Latinos Are Voting in Record Numbers. Here’s How to Cut Through the Election Noise and Find Sources You Can Trust California Latinos Are Voting in Record Numbers. Here’s How to Cut Through the Election Noise and Find Sources You Can Trust
Cover Story June 2, 2026

California Latinos Are Voting in Record Numbers. Here’s How to Cut Through the Election Noise and Find Sources You Can Trust

As Latino voter participation rises across California, experts say the challenge is ... more

6 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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As US Nears 250th Birthday, Poll Shows Many Americans Doubt it Will Last Another 250 Years As US Nears 250th Birthday, Poll Shows Many Americans Doubt it Will Last Another 250 Years
USA June 16, 2026

As US Nears 250th Birthday, Poll Shows Many Americans Doubt it Will Last Another 250 Years

A new Reuters/Ipsos survey shows growing concern about the future of American ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
273
As Donor Money Dries Up, California’s Latino Voters Risk Being Left Behind in 2026 As Donor Money Dries Up, California’s Latino Voters Risk Being Left Behind in 2026
California September 20, 2026

As Donor Money Dries Up, California’s Latino Voters Risk Being Left Behind in 2026

National voter-engagement organizations are reporting funding shortfalls as the 2026 midterms approach. ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
343
Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal
Politics July 18, 2026

Are Latino Political Influencers Helping or Hurting Voters? What California’s 2026 Elections Reveal

Political influencers are changing how many Latinos learn about elections, but experts ... more

7 mins read
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