In the competition between Republican gubernatorial candidates to win the...
The Morality of “24”
After 8 seasons, Monday night was the last night of the series, “24.” Most times, no...
Homeboy Review Opening Party, Tuesday at 7 p.m.
A very cool reading and party starring a group of talented Homeboy poets and featuring a short talk...
School Reform, Teachers’ Unions and “Nixon in China”
It used to be that it was conservatives who railed about public schools— asking for vouchers...
Three Strikes Reform and the Race for AG
IF STEVE COOLEY wins the Republican primary for attorney general, on almost every issue — most...
Fr. Greg Boyle, Homeboy…and the ‘No Matter What-ness’ Factor
“If we lose hope, then we will be unable to give hope.” Former gang member, now senior...
Finishing a Project…..and Eagles
Posting later today. In the meantime, watch the eagles of Hornby Island on the real time eagle cam...
After LWOP: The Solitary Life of Ian Manuel
THE GOOD NEWS: Monday’s Supreme court decision declared Life Without Parole for juveniles...
UC Berkeley Loses Mind, Asks Freshmen for DNA
Hi Freshman! Welcome to the University! Now give us your DNA! Usually, UC Berkeley helps induce...
City Budget Approved With Some Resistance
The Los Angeles City Council approved much of mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s proposed budget on...
What Monday’s Historic Juvenile LWOP Case Means
THE BROAD STROKES On Monday, the Supreme Court handed down an historic ruling stating that...
SCOTUS Rules on Both: Sexual Preditors and LWOP Kids
Two important criminal justice rulings came down from the Supremes today. (More details on both...
Monday’s Must Reads
When LA Times writer Joe Mozingo came to guest lecture at my Annenberg class last fall, he...
Massive Layoffs at Homeboy Industries – UPDATED
For over a year, Father Greg Boyle has been warning that Homeboy Industries was in financial...
Am Interviewing Fr. Greg Boyle Tonight at 7 p.m.
I’m interviewing Father Greg tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. at the ALOUD series at the downtown...
Newest Twist in the Alex Sanchez Case: The Daubert Hearing
Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Judge Manuel Real will preside over what is called a Daubert hearing. The...
The Education Reformers: Why Are These People Fighting?
There is a strong push for change in education policy in America. As with the nation, school...
Injunction Stops Teacher Layoffs at 3 LA Middle Schools
In response to a lawsuit filed in February by the ACLU and the Public Counsel Law Center, Los...