History & Society

It's time to do better by communities that don’t even have local police to call, let alone defund.

In the Golden State, the youth have a long history of storytelling that uncovers little-heard narratives.

Proposition 187 and its aftermath was a dizzying series of events that involved people from all sectors of society. We speak with educators and journalists who have studied the people and events involved. Through their lens, this pivotal time in the state

Raphe Sonenshein explains California's political trajectories, its political parties and communities.

Celia Lacayo compares 187's "Save Our State" campaign with Trump's "Make America Great" again slogan.

California has made strides against racism, but it still has a ways to go, says Pastor.

Prop 187 is a political earthquake in California that's still creating aftershocks.

No successful movement occurred without arts sharpening its message, says Chon Noriega.

Pilar Marrero was four years into her career at La Opinión when Proposition 187 landed.

These activists are part of a long history in America, stretching back as far back as the 1830s (and likely beyond), of youth challenging and transforming our democracy. Here is a look at some of those movements.