Aaron Mendelson
Center for Public Integrity
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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How one city ended prison gerrymandering –
This story is a collaboration between the Center for Public Integrity and Bolts. The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution sits between a creek and Interstate 495 in Wilmington, Delaware. For the last ten years, the prison’s 1,281 residents were counted as constituents of Wilmington’s third city council district. But when local officials sat down to […] → Read More
This year's ballot measures will change how many Americans vote –
Voting itself was on the ballot in the 2022 midterm elections, with initiatives seeking to revamp voter access in states across the country. → Read More
What voter turnout in Wisconsin and beyond means about elections
The way we talk about political participation leaves out many Americans, including nearly 3.3 million convicted of felonies or serving felony sentences. → Read More
‘Chaos and confusion’: The campaign to stamp out ballot drop boxes –
Campaigns against drop boxes are increasingly succeeding. Laws, court rulings and politicians in at least a dozen states have targeted them. → Read More
States are in a headlong rush to attack voting access — or expand it
Nearly half the country lives in states restricting voter access, experts say democracy hangs in the balance. → Read More
Another threat to 2022 elections: A lack of paper
Elections run on paper. Ballots, envelopes and voter registration forms all require it, and often specialized paper are needed. → Read More
3 Indictments In 2 Years For Current Or Former LA City Councilmembers. Here Are The Cases
The indictment this week of Mark Ridley-Thomas follows those of José Huizar and Mitch Englander, who were both implicated in an FBI probe of corruption at City Hall. → Read More
Audio: Residents of another large OC homeless encampment await eviction
The latest scheduled eviction of homeless people living in a large-scale encampment in Orange County comes after a dramatic week in in the county, where officials are struggling to handle a growing homeless crisis. → Read More
Infographic: Why can't American Samoans be citizens? Lawsuit says they should be
The suit is of great interest to Southern California's estimated 27,000 Samoans. Of the 16 U.S. territories, American Samoa is the only one whose residents aren't U.S. citizens. → Read More
Audio: Why LA city received more sexual harassment claims in 2 months than it did in 5 years
Until recently, the city of LA's Personnel Department had received just 35 reports of harassment in a five-year stretch. Recently, reports have drastically increased. → Read More
Infographic: LA County had 78 police shootings in 2017
That amounts to roughly one shooting every fifth day. It's in line with the trend of recent years. → Read More
3 signs Eric Garcetti might be aiming for the White House
The L.A. mayor has helped launch groups to improve cities, and a PAC to fund Democratic congressional candidates — the latest sign that he's looking to build a national profile. → Read More
Infographic: With drought a fading memory, water use rises
Now that the pressure's off, can we keep saving water? The answer depends on where you ask the question. → Read More
Audio: 1 in 4 in Imperial County lives in poverty
New census figures show that one in three children in the state's third-poorest county are living in poverty. Unemployment there is nearly 25 percent. → Read More
KPCC audience responds to Garcetti's record-breaking behested payments
Some Los Angeles residents reacted with anger on learning of the nearly $32 million in contributions raised by Mayor Eric Garcetti for favored causes, some from companies that do business with the city. → Read More
Infographic: 'A tricky area of philanthropy': LA mayor solicits millions for his favored causes
Mayor Eric Garcetti has used a little-known mechanism to raise $31.9 million in four years. Public records show some of the contributors do business with the city. → Read More
Infographic: 'A tricky area of philanthropy': LA mayor solicits millions for his favored causes
Mayor Eric Garcetti has used a little-known mechanism to raise $31.9 million in four years. Public records show some of the contributors do business with the city. → Read More
Legal pot could cut police vehicle searches dramatically in California
Colorado and Washington saw searches by police officers fall sharply after legalizing marijuana — a trend that could have implications for California. → Read More
Water saving efforts slipped in April, after drought ended
Californians used more water this April than they did in April 2016, according to state data. SoCal's water use was behind the uptick. → Read More
Final election results settle close LA City Council, school board races
Monica Rodriguez will be headed to the Los Angeles City Council and KellyGonez will join the L.A. Unified School District board, according to final election results. → Read More