Maloy Moore is a researcher and reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Since joining The Times in 1990, she has worked on many widely recognized projects including “The Shame of the Boys Scouts,” “When Caregivers Harm,” “Guardians for Profit,” “California’s War Dead,” “The Homicide Report” and the “Hollywood Star Walk.” She enjoys tracking campaign contributions, listening to opera and growing orchids.
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The donations represent the political canyon between incumbent Jackie Lacey and George Gascón — law enforcement unions on one side, progressive donors on the other.
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Bernie Sanders’ presidential ambitions have long been fueled by his appeal to small-dollar donors. But in the 2020 campaign, many of his earlier givers have either stayed on the sidelines or given to his Democratic rivals, notably Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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The “Family Guy” and “American Dad!” creator has given $4.6 million to Democrats, making him one of largest political donors of his generation in Hollywood.
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Democratic dollars are largely split between Kamala Harris, the only major candidate of Indian descent, Tulsi Gabbard and Cory Booker. President Trump brings in more than $1 million.
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Hollywood’s power players are all in with Democrats’ effort to oust President Trump in 2020, but many are supporting more than one candidate.
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When Loraine Lundquist came out on top in the June primary for a Los Angeles City Council seat, her supporters crowed that she had done it despite being outspent.
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After years of failed attempts to rein in California’s “small-dollar” lenders, supporters of a bill to cap interest rates are hoping that a wider coalition of backers and a governor who has spoken out against predatory lending will make a difference.
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When Ian Carr knocks on doors in neighborhoods like Porter Ranch and West Hills, he is sometimes asked whether his chosen candidate is a Democrat or a Republican.
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Reactionary culture warrior is not an image that has typically been associated with Rep.