Which Way, L.A.?
New Ways to Rock the Vote?
Democracy in California has become the province of very few people. In fact, as the state has grown larger, the number of those with political power has grown proportionally smaller. It's not the result of a conspiracy but a lack of participation. We hear about efforts to make it easier for Californians to vote -- and increase the number who want to.
By Warren Olney • • 22m ListenDemocracy in California has become the province of very few people. In fact, as the state has grown larger, the number of those with political power has grown proportionally smaller. It's not the result of a conspiracy but a lack of participation. We hear about efforts to make it easier for Californians to vote -- and increase the number who want to.
Later on the program, local fishermen have a public relations problem. Very popular animals are being tangled up in their fishing lines. We hear the latest on saving the whales.
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2 storiesLooking for Ways to Rock the Vote
In parts of California, this is Election Day, but not in the City of Los Angeles. Even if it were, you'd hardly notice, because fewer and fewer people bother to vote. Last time out, just 9% of those registered turned up at the polls.
Read the story12 minProtecting Whales from Fishing Lines
Whales that have been strangers to California's coastal waters are not just turning up in larger numbers than ever before, they're getting tangled in fishing lines — 50 animals just since January. Environmentalists are very alarmed and so is the fishing industry.
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