Kevin de León, a longtime state and local politician, faced calls last year to resign from fellow Democrats, including President Biden.
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How a New City Council Map of L.A. Turned Into a Political Brawl
Blatant political gerrymandering occurs in cities across the country, many of them run by Democrats. In Los Angeles, a scandal over a racist recording was only the tip of the iceberg.
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Race, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
A taped conversation between Latino lawmakers has caused a reckoning and raised uncomfortable questions for the city.
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California to Investigate Los Angeles Redistricting Based on Leaked Remarks
Three City Council members and a labor leader were captured on a recording using racist and insulting terms. They were focused on changing district boundaries to benefit Latino council members.
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The Most Ridiculous Part of the L.A. City Council President’s Apology
Motherhood and racism aren’t compatible? If only it were that easy.