Maya Lau

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California mailed ballots to every registered voter this year because of the pandemic.

What happens when ballots are rejected because signatures don’t match what’s on file

California mailed ballots to every registered voter this year because of the pandemic.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended his management of the U.S. Postal Service during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing today.

As USPS faces cutbacks, local facilities report chaos

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended his management of the U.S. Postal Service during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing today.

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What is ‘The Reapers’ secret society in the LA County Sheriff’s Department?

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Upscale camping, or “glamping,” took off during the pandemic. Now anyone with a property and beautiful tent can add to their profits during the camping season.

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If signed into law, a new bill would make it legal to possess small doses of naturally occurring psychedelics.

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New York City’s mayor calls out the White House for not adequately supporting asylum seekers, and an elected judge faces threats of impeachment in Wisconsin.

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Students in Ramona Gardens, one of LA's most polluted neighborhoods, are helping create a green space that will act as a barrier between homes and the freeway.

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The Michelin Guide this week anointed two Southern California restaurants — Heritage in Long Beach and Valle in Oceanside — with one new star apiece.

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Despite the United States accounting for around 5% of the world’s population, it houses nearly a quarter of the world’s prison population.

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Will the stalwarts move on to the Eso Eight or will the newbies continue their history-making run?

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Reagan’s legacy loomed over this week’s GOP debate. But do candidates’ policies line up with his vision? Plus, Trump and Biden make their pitch to auto workers.

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The University of California at Berkeley is widely considered one of the most progressive and historically transformative universities in not only the United States, but the world.

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