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Nancy Pelosi takes back the House speakership
Today is the official beginning of the 116th Congress. Nancy Pelosi is Speaker of the House again. It’s the most diverse House ever. More than 100 women were sworn in today. So what’s ahead for Democrats?
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenToday is the official beginning of the 116th Congress. Nancy Pelosi is Speaker of the House again. It’s the most diverse House ever. More than 100 women were sworn in today. So what’s ahead for Democrats?
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5 storiesWhat are Democrats’ priorities as they control the House?
Today is the official beginning of the 116th Congress. Nancy Pelosi is Speaker of the House again. It’s the most diverse House ever. A record number of women were sworn in today -- more than a hundred. So what’s ahead for Democrats?
Read the story11 minFreshman Democrat Katie Hill gets sworn in
Among the Democrats who made Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House again were the seven newest members of the California delegation. Two of those new members are Katie Hill and Katie Porter.
Read the story8 minHomelessness strains compassion for some Los Angeles residents
Approximately 50,000 people are experiencing homelessness in and around L.A., according to the latest count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The vast majority of them live unsheltered on the streets.
Read the story7 minHow can art museums make their collections more diverse?
African-American artists like Kerry James Marshall, Amy Sherald, and Kehinde Wiley are becoming more visible. But those gains are only recent.
Read the story12 minHow LA became a football town
2018 was a big sports year for Angelenos. The Dodgers made the World Series. LeBron joined the Lakers. Both of LA’s NFL teams -- the Rams and the Chargers -- made the playoffs. Those playoffs start this weekend.
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