Laura J. Nelson

LA Times reporter covering politics and campaign finance

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Republican Steve Garvey and Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff tried to use Donald Trump against each other. They’re vying to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat.

Schiff and Garvey square off in ‘prickly and personal’ debate

Republican Steve Garvey and Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff tried to use Donald Trump against each other. They’re vying to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fair Shake, a Super PAC backed by Silicon Valley money, is running attack ads against Democrat Katie Porter. Who are they, and why are they so against Porter?

Crypto investor-funded Super PAC is top spender in CA Senate race

Fair Shake, a Super PAC backed by Silicon Valley money, is running attack ads against Democrat Katie Porter. Who are they, and why are they so against Porter?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Southern California has long been the center of New Age culture in America. Communities embraced techniques such as yoga, reiki, and meditation.

SoCal is known for its wellness culture. Turns out it’s also a hotbed for Q-Anon

Southern California has long been the center of New Age culture in America. Communities embraced techniques such as yoga, reiki, and meditation.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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