Which Way, L.A.?

The Worst Fear for Elected Officials in Southern California

In 1964, the US Supreme Court revolutionized political power by ruling that all people should be represented equally: one person, one vote — in Congress, the state legislature and local jurisdictions. But it never said just what it meant by a "person."

By Warren Olney • Jun 2, 2015 • 17m Listen

In 1964, the US Supreme Court revolutionized political power by ruling that all people should be represented equally: one person, one vote — in Congress, the state legislature and local jurisdictions. But it never said just what it meant by a "person." Now it’s agreed to consider defining "people" not as the whole population, but as the number of eligible voters. That could mean big change.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Jessica Levinson
Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles
Tony Quinn
Republican political consultant
Arturo Vargas
National Organization of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials

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Which Way, L.A.?

The Worst Fear for Elected Officials in Southern California

In 1964, the US Supreme Court revolutionized political power by ruling that all people should be represented equally: one person, one vote — in Congress, the state legislature and local jurisdictions. But it never said just what it meant by a "person."

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Which Way, L.A.?

The Worst Fear for Elected Officials in Southern California

In 1964, the US Supreme Court revolutionized political power by ruling that all people should be represented equally: one person, one vote — in Congress, the state legislature and local jurisdictions. But it never said just what it meant by a "person."

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