Magic Johnson Supports Mayor Karen Bass

May 12, 2026, 14:20
USPolitics

Introduction

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson says Mayor Karen Bass should be the leader of Los Angeles again. Some people are unhappy about this.

Main Body

Magic Johnson made a video on the internet. He is friends with Mayor Bass for 30 years. He says the city is safer and fewer people live on the street. Richard Grenell is angry. He says the city is still in bad shape. He thinks Magic Johnson helps the Mayor only because they are friends. Some people ask if Magic Johnson can help. He lives in Beverly Hills, not in Los Angeles. Also, Spencer Pratt wants to be the Mayor. Jeanie Buss gave money to help Mr. Pratt.

Conclusion

Now, more people are talking and arguing about the Mayor and the city.

Learning

💡 Comparing Things (The 'er' Rule)

In this story, we see words that compare two things. To make a short word "stronger" or "bigger," we often add -er at the end.

Look at these examples from the text:

  • Safe →\rightarrow Safer (More safe)
  • Few →\rightarrow Fewer (A smaller number)

🛠ī¸ How to use it:

If you want to say one thing is "more" than another, use this pattern:

[Thing A] is [Adjective + er] than [Thing B]

Simple examples for you:

  • The city is safer than before.
  • I have fewer books than you.

⚠ī¸ Note on 'People'

Notice the text says "fewer people." We use fewer for things we can count (1, 2, 3 people). We don't say "less people" in formal A2 English.

Vocabulary Learning

mayor (n.)
A city official who leads the city.
Example:The mayor will announce the new park plans tomorrow.
leader (n.)
A person who leads or directs a group.
Example:The leader of the team will call the meeting.
city (n.)
A large town with many people and buildings.
Example:The city is hosting a festival next week.
internet (n.)
A global network that connects computers and people.
Example:She uploaded the video to the internet.
friend (n.)
Someone you like and trust.
Example:He is a good friend of mine.
safer (adj.)
More safe or less dangerous.
Example:The new street lights make the area safer.
live (v.)
To reside or stay in a place.
Example:Many people live in the city center.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or mad.
Example:He was angry when he heard the news.
shape (n.)
The condition or state of something.
Example:The city is in a bad shape after the storm.
help (v.)
To assist or support someone.
Example:She will help you finish the project.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods and services.
Example:He gave money to the charity.
talking (v.)
Speaking or having a conversation.
Example:They are talking about the new policy.
arguing (v.)
Debating or having a disagreement.
Example:The siblings were arguing over the toys.