stay informed

Sign up for the Civicas Newsletter at the Bottom of this page!

Civicas Review Newsletter Archive Editions

Poll: Biden support drops dramatically among young men

Poll: Biden support drops dramatically among young men

Cynthia HirschhornApril 20, 2024politics, government, data, voting, gender

Younger votes still lean toward Biden — but it’s complicated

Younger votes still lean toward Biden — but it’s complicated

Cynthia HirschhornApril 19, 2024politics, youth, voting, democracy, data

In scramble to protect workers against heat, California officials exclude prisons from new rules

In scramble to protect workers against heat, California officials exclude prisons from new rules

Cynthia HirschhornApril 19, 2024California, workforce, policy, infrastructure, public finance, public safety

Has the U.S. really conserved a third of its waters? Here’s the math.

Has the U.S. really conserved a third of its waters? Here’s the math.

Cynthia HirschhornApril 19, 2024water, environment, climate, data, sustainability, policy

Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After W.N.B.A. Draft

Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After W.N.B.A. Draft

Cynthia HirschhornApril 17, 2024women, gender, sports, politics, equity, policy

Mayor Bass State of the City Remarks as Prepared: ‘A New L.A.’

Mayor Bass State of the City Remarks as Prepared: ‘A New L.A.’

Cynthia HirschhornApril 17, 2024los angeles, government, politics, housing, civic engagement, civic action, policy

Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can’t just let them die

Red state coal towns still power the West Coast. We can’t just let them die

Cynthia HirschhornApril 16, 2024environment, cities, infrastructure, development

L.A.’s water supplies are in good shape. But is the city ready for the next drought?

L.A.’s water supplies are in good shape. But is the city ready for the next drought?

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2024los angeles, water, resiliency, climate, environment

The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet

The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2024technology, politics, media, communication, culture

Citing safety, USC bans pro-Palestinian valedictorian from speaking at graduation

Citing safety, USC bans pro-Palestinian valedictorian from speaking at graduation

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2024politics, culture, education, media, communication, policy, justice, social justice, civic engagement

6 Compliments That Land Every Time

6 Compliments That Land Every Time

Cynthia HirschhornApril 12, 2024community, communication, culture

Google says it will reduce some user access to California news sites

Google says it will reduce some user access to California news sites

Cynthia HirschhornApril 12, 2024media, California, technology, policy, communication

Downtown L.A. is hurting. Frank Gehry thinks arts can lead a revival

Downtown L.A. is hurting. Frank Gehry thinks arts can lead a revival

Cynthia HirschhornApril 12, 2024los angeles, art, artists, architecture, infrastructure, urban design, culture, urban planning, housing, public space, civic space

Wisconsin Supreme Court liberal won’t run again, shaking up race for control

Wisconsin Supreme Court liberal won’t run again, shaking up race for control

Cynthia HirschhornApril 11, 2024courts, politics, government, voting

Upscale Westside L.A. neighborhoods hit very hard by State Farm home insurance cancellations

Upscale Westside L.A. neighborhoods hit very hard by State Farm home insurance cancellations

Cynthia HirschhornApril 10, 2024los angeles, housing, public finance, economics, finance

Which Trump lies stick? Republicans believe some falsehoods more than they did six years ago, our poll finds.

Which Trump lies stick? Republicans believe some falsehoods more than they did six years ago, our poll finds.

Cynthia HirschhornApril 9, 2024politics, government, voting, communication, media, data

It’s Even Bleaker for Teachers Than You Thought

It’s Even Bleaker for Teachers Than You Thought

Cynthia HirschhornApril 4, 2024education, youth, communication, community, workforce

Every Vote Counts. But Who’s Counting?

Every Vote Counts. But Who’s Counting?

Cynthia HirschhornApril 2, 2024voting, politics, government, civic engagement

L.A. Metro’s D Line hits a milestone: Tunneling is complete for expansion to the Westside

L.A. Metro’s D Line hits a milestone: Tunneling is complete for expansion to the Westside

Cynthia HirschhornApril 2, 2024los angeles, transportation, infrastructure, civic space, public space, urban planning, urban design

Supreme Court abortion case brings 19th century chastity law to the forefront

Supreme Court abortion case brings 19th century chastity law to the forefront

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 29, 2024abortion, policy, politics, government, courts