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The case for selling out

Tickets, please?

The timing for the ticket draws is awkward, to say the least

Alissa Walker Jan 15, 2026

Torched Talks

Torched Talks with OLIN's Jessica Henson

Let's talk about what our parks need on January 23 at 11 a.m.

Alissa Walker Jan 12, 2026

Not-so-wild fires

Burn scars

It's remarkable, given our climate reality, that more neighborhoods were not lost one year ago. But truly engaging with that climate reality means we have to rethink the entire city at once

Alissa Walker Jan 9, 2026

1984

4 articles

President Donald Trump in a red tie standing with FOX reporters shown on two video screens in the control room of an NFL game

Trump's games

Control room

Using an NFL game to so blatantly spew propaganda sets a very chilling precedent right as the country is set to broadcast the world's biggest sporting events

Alissa Walker Nov 14, 2025

Colorful posters by Corita featuring whimsical type are mounted on a brick wall over flat files

Doing and making are acts of hope

When you can't find the words

When the news renders you speechless, you can always find a response that Corita already ripped from the headlines

Alissa Walker Mar 14, 2025

A man in a white jumpsuit and a jetpack sails above the crowds at the opening ceremonies of LA's 1984 Olympics

Perpetual flame wars

Opening arguments

Before you know it, LA’s opening ceremonies will be here — but they’re not going to be where most Angelenos will expect them to be

Alissa Walker Jul 26, 2024

A bright orange scaffolding with the Olympic rings at the center covered in bright fabric panels and glittery sequins.

1984

An invasion of butterflies

"Somehow I saw in my head the sky and the ground sprinkled like confetti — sprinkled with all magical stuff that shimmered and that expressed joy"

Alissa Walker Apr 15, 2024