Khaled Al-Maeena

In 1950, America had the richest middle class in the world, but now U.S. workers face wage stagnation and historic wealth inequality.

Despite mounting evidence, Republicans in the House and the Senate are defending President Trump or keeping their heads down. Veteran GOP conservatives accuse them of sacrificing morality for short-term political gain. Meantime the Trump Administration calls the impeachment inquiry “unconstitutional,” while legal scholars point out that it’s part of Article II. And how did Ukraine, an obscure former Soviet republic, become so important? Money.

Democrat Monique Limon announced she will run for Hannah Beth Jackson’s coveted state senate seat.

These are some interesting texts.

Students are cutting class, and workers are striking worldwide.   At the UN, governments will be held accountable for promises made in the Paris Accords.

Starting October 29, LAX won’t allow curbside pickup from companies like Uber and Lyft.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is speaking to reporters after meeting with the House Democratic caucus.

Greta Thunberg inspired Fridays for Future--school strikes around the world.  Were the leaders of major polluters paying attention? Not according to what they told the United Nations.

Election officials in LA County want to make voting easier, more accessible, and more secure.