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Does Anything Change in Los Angeles With Election of New Mayor?

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig May 23, 2013 The Los Angeles election Tuesday again revealed a city unlike most of the country -- more liberal, more deeply Democratic, yet also more interested in medical marijuana than the troubles of the poor. The L.A. election Tuesday again revealed a city unlike most of the country -- more liberal, more deeply Democratic, yet also more interested in medical pot than the troubles of the poor. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

GOP Senator’s Hypocrisy on Tornado Aid, Jon Stewart Hates Washington, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 22, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a senator's attempt to repeal the Monsanto Protection Act and the real IRS scandal that is being missed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rand Paul’s Filibuster Win, Bill O’Reilly Apologizes, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 8, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a new poll reveals the early favorite for the 2016 presidential race and a possible culprit is named in Los Angelenos' apathy toward this week's mayoral election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Lawmaker’s ‘Socialist’ Obama Claim, Will Ferrell’s Mayoral Endorsement, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 14, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including an assertion made by Sen. Marco Rubio during his SOTU response is questioned and the Republicans' so-called Benghazi witch hunt makes its way into Treasury secretary nominee Jack Lew's confirmation hearing. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

In Los Angeles, a Different Kind of Political Race

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 8, 2013 L.A. is having an election for mayor, a slogging, nuts-and-bolts sort of contest that doesn't resemble the popular image of this challenging city. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )