• U.S. Rep. Karen Bass enters race for Los Angeles mayor

    U.S. Rep. Karen Bass enters race for Los Angeles mayor

    Sep 27, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

    ... nation,” a statement on her website said. “Karen is running for mayor because she knows that solving this crisis means addressing the root causes of homelessness: lack of affordable housing, health care, job training, mental health services, and drug and alcohol counseling,” the statement said. Bass’ entry into the race ...

  • Trump may be losing popularity, but is 'Trumpism?' Here's what California's recall shows

    Trump may be losing popularity, but is 'Trumpism?' Here's what California's recall shows

    Sep 15, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

    ... have voted overwhelmingly to keep Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in office until the end of his term, this in a recall election where COVID and homelessness were big concerns. Ballots are still being counted, but Newsom improved on his share of the vote from his first election three years ago ...

  • California Gov. Newsom crushes Republican-led recall effort

    California Gov. Newsom crushes Republican-led recall effort

    Sep 15, 2021 01:24 PM EDT

    ... friends, stirring outcry. Supporters of the recall expressed frustration over monthslong business closures and restrictions that kept most children out of classrooms. Rising homicides, a homelessness crisis and an unemployment fraud scandal further angered Newsom's critics. But the broader public stayed on his side. Polling from the Public Policy ...

  • Despite concerns about voter enthusiasm, Newsom's fate looks good in California recall

    Despite concerns about voter enthusiasm, Newsom's fate looks good in California recall

    Sep 14, 2021 10:35 PM EDT

    ... California Resident: Have you been to L.A. Lately? It looks like a Third World country. Stephanie Sy: Their concerns range from rising crime and homelessness to high taxes. But supercharging their zeal, the coronavirus pandemic and Newsom's strict public health measures that shuttered businesses and schools at the ...

  • Californians to decide fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom in recall election

    Californians to decide fate of Gov. Gavin Newsom in recall election

    Sep 14, 2021 02:51 PM EDT

    ... millions of jobs. "There's no front that I can think of where this man has done a good job — not on schools, not on homelessness, not in the way he shut down this state," Elder said earlier Monday. Voters are being asked two questions: Should Newsom be recalled, yes ...

  • Both sides of California's recall election want voters of color. Getting their votes is a different task

    Both sides of California's recall election want voters of color. Getting their votes is a different task

    Sep 14, 2021 01:04 AM EDT

    Netter added that the recall movement is seeking to energize people affected by poverty, homelessness and crime. “Those people really don’t give a damn who is in office. They just know that their life sucks, their houses are burning down, they can’t afford their power bill and now ...

  • Boston's changing demographics on display in mayoral race dominated by women of color

    Boston's changing demographics on display in mayoral race dominated by women of color

    Sep 13, 2021 10:35 PM EDT

    ... front-runner Michelle Wu, who happens to be originally from Chicago. But, today, Poliner she thinks Bostonians vote more on issues, like affordable housing and homelessness due to the opioid crisis, rather than old ties. Rachel Poliner, Progressive West Roxbury/Roslindale: We have questionnaires that go out to candidates. We ...

  • Why is Newsom facing recall? Here's what you need to know about California's politics

    Why is Newsom facing recall? Here's what you need to know about California's politics

    Sep 08, 2021 10:45 PM EDT

    ... right now? Scott Shafer: At this point, it's sort of a blame vs. fear. The Republicans are blaming Newsom for everything, from crime, to homelessness, and the pandemic. And then you have got fear being talked about by Newsom, the fear of Larry Elder becoming governor of this state.

  • Actor Ed Asner, TV’s blustery Lou Grant, dies at 91

    Actor Ed Asner, TV’s blustery Lou Grant, dies at 91

    Aug 29, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

    ... its light moments, its scripts touched on a variety of darker social issues that most series wouldn’t touch at the time, including alcoholism and homelessness. Asner remained politically active for the rest of his life and in 2017 published the book “The Grouchy Historian: An Old-Time Lefty Defends ...

  • Texas' homeless suffer due to lack of public housing as public camping is criminalized

    Texas' homeless suffer due to lack of public housing as public camping is criminalized

    Aug 26, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

    Stephanie Sy: He also says allowing camping on the streets led to an outpouring of resources to address the problem. Chris Harris: We understand now the full extent of the homelessness crisis that we face. And it's driven volunteers, donations, city investments, private investments into housing, into services in ...