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Carl Petersen
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Carl Petersen is a proud father of five adult children, including two daughters on the severe end of the Autism spectrum. A passionate advocate for special education, he ran as a Green Party candidate for the LAUSD School Board. Renowned education advocate Dr. Diane Ravitch has praised him as a valiant fighter for public schools. Recently, Carl relocated to the State of Washington, where he is embracing his role as Poppy to two grandsons. You can explore his insights and perspectives through his blogs at www.ChangeTheLAUSD.com.
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Friday, June 19, 2026The Measure of a Band: Ranking Rush's Recorded Legacy As Rush returns to the stage, this is a reflective look at their recorded history and the enduring spirit behind their sound.
Thursday, June 18, 2026A Prayer for My Country A night with Bruce Springsteen became a reflection on patriotism, community, and hope in divided times.
Thursday, June 18, 2026Which Way Home? A cross"'country life story about identity, belonging, and discovering that home isn't always where you started""or where you thought you'd end up.
Saturday, June 6, 2026Trump's Strategic Misfires: Snatching Defeat from Victory in California How Trump's unnecessary endorsement disrupted the GOP's only viable path in California's top-two primary.
Sunday, May 24, 2026In the Candidate's Words: Ankur Patel on Special Education What voters should know about Patel's experiences, priorities, and ideas for strengthening Special Education in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Sunday, May 24, 2026Trump's Strategic Misfires: The President Who Promised Peace and Delivered War Trump vowed to stop endless wars. Instead, he has ignited a new conflict, destabilizing markets and raising questions about U.S. leadership.
Saturday, May 9, 2026Trump's Strategic Misfires: A Redistricting Plan Unravels The President's redistricting push sparked a partisan arms race, but shifting coalitions may turn his gains into liabilities.
Sunday, May 3, 2026Shaming the Uncontrollable We've removed physical barriers, but the stigma surrounding neurological disabilities remains a persistent injustice.
Monday, April 27, 2026Finding Wonder Again in the Changing Weather Leaving behind endless sunshine, I found something unexpected in winter snow and spring renewal.
Friday, April 17, 2026A Journey Worth Leaving Behind While the band once inspired near-Beatlemania, the Journey I saw in 1983 is gone, and this final tour won't bring it back.
Thursday, April 2, 2026The Legacy Trump Is Building A president's quest for legacy"--"-and the public memory he cannot control
Tuesday, March 31, 2026LAUSD Board's Oversight Failure Internal correspondence shows the Los Angeles School Board was warned about PROP-28 violations months before the lawsuit and allowed litigation to continue.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026Rock Outgrew Gene Simmons The bassist from KISS complains about rap and reveals how deeply hip-hop has shaped modern rock music.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026What Raquel Zamora Says She'll Bring to LAUSD Board District 2 Her responses to six questions offer a direct look at the challenger's background and goals for the Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second-largest district.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026Ankur Patel Qualifies for LAUSD Board Race A two"'candidate, winner"'take"'all election in Board District 4 sets the stage for a clear contrast in vision for Los Angeles public schools.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026LAUSD Election Update: June's Thin Ballot A chaotic week ends with a thin June ballot, leaving LAUSD voters with limited choices and even fewer chances for accountability.
Thursday, March 5, 2026Has the LAUSD School Board Race Been Turned Upside Down? In Los Angeles, Nick Melvoin's signatures were verified last week, only to be overshadowed by federal raids on Superintendent Carvalho's home and offices.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026The Night Ghost Turned an Arena Into a Church I came for the spectacle. I stayed for the joy, the belonging, and the faux"'Pope who brought an arena together.
Sunday, March 1, 2026What Happened to Healthcare? The Democrats dig in to take on unpopular ICE policies, but leave those needing Obamacare subsidies out to dry.
Sunday, March 1, 2026The LAUSD School Board Ballot Gets Its First Candidate With Kelly Gonez's signatures verified, the 2026 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) school board race begins to take shape in a pivotal year for public education.
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