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Visual Aid: Troubling Job Trends in Los Angeles
January 20, 2012
89.3 KPCC
By Matthew DeBord
89.3 KPCC's Matthew DeBord blogged about the troubling job trend in Los Angeles from the graph published in the PBI's 2011 Los Angeles State of the City Report. The blog included commentary on the job trend in Los Angeles. "This is one of those charts that shows the power of great graphics. In this case, the information represented here clearly summarizes the jobs crisis in Los Angeles County following the Great Recession."
One of the most disquieting findings is the high level of underemployment in college-educated workers in Los Angeles County compared with California and the United States. The underemployment rate in LA was 70% higher than the national rate, and the unemployment rate was 80% higher.
African American workers have the highest underemployment rate of any ethnic group. Overall, in 2009, 15% of African American workers were unemployed and another 9% were discouraged workers.
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After L.A. Riots, A Failed Effort For A Broken City
April 29, 2012
NPR
By
Ina Jaffe
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on the L.A. riots on the 20 year anniversary.
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Los Angeles Before it Erupted
April 27, 2012
Which Way, L.A.?
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director discusses L.A. prior to the 1992 riots.
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City Maven Radio Hour
April 26, 2012
L.A. Talk Radio
By Alice Walton
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director interviews with Alice Walton.
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In Years Since the Riots, a Changed Complexion in South Central
April 24, 2012
89.3 KPCC
By Alice Walton
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on the shift in the city's population.
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Term Limits' Main Restraints Are on Voter Options
April 20, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle
By Chip Johnson
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on term limits and what they mean to career politicians.
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20 Years After the L.A. Riots: Where Are We Now?
April 19, 2012
JewishJournal.com
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director participated in an enlightening conversation about the L.A. riots and where we are now.
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L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Focuses on Transportation in State of the City
April 18, 2012
Daily News Los Angeles
By Dakota Smith
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director offered his thoughts on the Mayor's State of the City speech.
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L.A. City Council Votes for Another Fire Department Inquiry
April 18, 2012
Los Angeles Times
By Kate Linthicum
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on politics in the City during an election year.
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Social Issues Keep Jews from Supporting the GOP
April 17, 2012
JewishJournal.com
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director wrote an article on the Jewish community's views on Republican economic and social policies.
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2012 Power to the People
April 13, 2012
Need To Know
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director appeared on PBS' Need To Know.
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Kendrec McDade's Shooting Revives Longstanding Tensions Between Blacks and Latinos
April 11, 2012
89.3 KPCC
By
Ruxandra Guidi
Dr. Jaime Regalado, Pat Brown Institute's former Executive Director. commended on the tension between African-Americans and Latinos with the migration of neighborhoods.
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As Hollywood Watches, SOPA Champion Berman Fights For His Seat
April 7, 2012
National Journal
By Juliana Gruenwald
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on the race in the 30th Congressional district.
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Unaffiliated Voters Grow Despite Partisanship
April 4, 2012
Orange County Register
By Martin Wisckol
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director discussed California's demographic growth in unaffiliated voters.
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L.A. City Hall Thrilled with Magic Johnson as Dodger Owner
March 28, 2012
Daily News Los Angeles
By Rick Orlov
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on the sale of the Dodgers to "perhaps the most popular figure in Los Angeles."
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Can Governor Jerry Brown Get Voters to Embrace Proposed Tax Hikes?
March 15, 2012
Air Talk
By Larry Mantle
Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director offered thoughts on the Governor's tax plan.
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Race for L.A. County District Attorney Takes Its Bruising Shape
March 14, 2012
Los Angeles Times
By
Jack Leonard
Mr Leonard discussed how the DA election promises to be a dogfight. writes about the role of printed news paper editorial boards in local and national politics. Dr. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on the DA race saying "D.A. races can be bruising".
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Student Anger Over Education Cuts Puts Heat on Lawmakers
March 11, 2012
Los Angeles Times
By Chris Megerian
"Public higher education in California is really in a crisis, probably the most severe crisis that most of us have seen in a generation," said Dr. Jaime Regalado, Pat Brown Institute's former Executive Director. As more students take to the streets, he said, "it's going to become harder and harder for the politicians to ignore."
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Dodgers Bobble a Chance to Honor Jaime Jarrin
March 10, 2012
Los Angeles Times
By Bill Plaschke
Dr. Jaime Regalado, Pat Brown Institute's former Executive Director offered his thoughts about Hall of Fame broadcaster, Jaime Jarrin, not being included on the list of 50th-anniversary bobbleheads. "It's a tremendous slight for the man who many in the Latino community consider the Latino Vin Scully."
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The Case for Saving the Metro Editorial Board
March 7, 2012
The Atlantic Cities
By Daniel Denvir
Mr Denvir writes about the role of printed news paper editorial boards in local and national politics. Dr. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on the role of printed editorials on local issues and politics.
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A Year Before Balloting, L.A. Mayoral Hopefuls Build Voting Blocs
March 5, 2012
Los Angeles Times
By Kate Linthicum
Mayoral candidates are already trying to expand their support beyond their bases for the 2013 election. Dr. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on the Los Angeles mayoral hopefuls.
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Etats-Unis: Le Defi Hispanique
March 3, 2012
Le Monde
Mayoral candidates are already trying to expand their support beyond their bases for the 2013 election. Dr. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on the Los Angeles mayoral hopefuls.
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L.A. Redistricting Enters Final Stages
March 2, 2012
Neon Tommy
By Ryan Faughnder
"The drama over the redrawing of Los Angeles' City Council districts is heading swiftly into its final act." Dr. Sonenshein discussed the top issues of the redistricting controversy.
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Ideology, Not Facts, Often Drives Political Beliefs
March 1, 2012
The Orange County Register
By Martin Wisckol
Some of the biggest issues in the politics - including global warming and evolution - are far from being resolved by data and analysis. Mr Denvir writes about the role of printed news paper editorial boards in local and national politics. Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein, Pat Brown Institute's Executive Director commented on Republican presidential candidates and their reasons for taking the positions they do.
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California Republican David Dreier will retire from Congress
February 29, 2012
The Republic
By
Richard Simon and Jean Merl
Dreier is the sixth California House member to announce plans to retire when his term ends. Dr. Sonenshein commented on Dreier's position in the Republican power structure.
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Trutanich Endorsed for D.A. by L.A. County Federation of Labor
February 29, 2012
Los Angeles Times
By
Jack Leonard
"Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich received a boost Tuesday for his campaign for district attorney, earning the endorsement of California's largest county labor group, the politically influential L.A. County Federation of Labor." Dr. Sonenshein commented on Trutanich's position in the race and what the endorsement means to his campaign.
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L.A. Villaraigosa’s Political Comeback
February 22, 2012
DVOXXI.com
Villaraigosa looks to expand his popularity throughout the state. Dr. Sonenshein commented on the Los Angeles mayor's political comeback and his statewide popularity.
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Opinion: City Redistricting Plan Has Potential to Affect Asian-Americans
February 22, 2012
JewishJournal.com
By Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein
Dr. Sonenshein discusses the Asian-American and Jewish communities through the city's redistricting debate.
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Mayor Villaraigosa's Sights Set Beyond Los Angeles
February 21, 2012
New York Times
By
Adam Nagourney
Mayor Villaraigosa has increased his statewide popularity. Dr. Sonenshein commented on Villaraigosa's growing statewide popularity.
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Local Political Expert Breaks Down Latest Developments in Campaign 2012
February 18, 2012
CBS Los Angeles
"The latest poll numbers suggest that there's a resurgence in President Obama's popularity. Raphael Sonenshein, Director of the Pat Brown Institute at Cal State Los Angeles, explains."
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Wesson Denies Newly Drawn Council Districts Are Payback
February 17, 2012
Los Angeles Times
By David Zahniser
Dr. Jaime Regalado, Pat Brown Institute's former Executive Director, commented on Los Angeles' redistricting process. In the article, Dr. Regalado argued that this year's redistricting process is far more politicized than it was a decade ago."The council appears to be at war with each other. There seem to be factions. The incoming president is coming with his team, and rewarding his team and punishing others - specifically Parks, and to a lesser extent, Perry," he said.
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Villaraigosa to Chair Democratic National Convention
February 15, 2012
KCRW Which Way, L.A.?
By Warren Olney
Dr. Sonenshein discussed the Los Angeles Mayor's role in the Democratic Party.
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Hollywood Has a Major Role in Politics
February 12, 2012
Bully Pulpit
By Vincent Dozol
Dr. Sonenshein discussed the role Hollywood has in politics.
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Opinion: Americans Will Do Well to Drop the Euro-snobbery
January 18, 2012
JewishJournal.com
By Dr. Raphael J. Sonenshein
Dr. Sonenshein commented on American attitudes toward Europe and how Europe's economy will affect us here in the United States.
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A Bridge From Research to Response
Spring 2011
Cal State L.A. Today
PBI grows community awareness and engagement in the issues of the day.
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