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Adding diversity to kids’ books, and banning anti-vax info on YouTube
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The great teacher shortage — it’s a national problem
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An unusual indictment, an unusual memo
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Karen Bass wants to leave Congress to be LA’s mayor. Which Angelenos support her?
PoliticsU.S. Representative Karen Bass officially announced plans to leave Washington D.C. and run for mayor of LA.
LA mayoral race: Action’s already begun, here’s what voters are looking for
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Is America’s view of ‘evil’ Russia merely projection?
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LA politics may breed more corruption as Mark-Ridley Thomas faces indictment, warns ex-US attorney
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