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President Barack Obama has said he now supports same-sex marriage. Do you? What's the role of same-sex marriage in your life or community?

Help KPCC's reporters cover what happens to professional teachers when school districts have to cut payrolls.

If you've gotten a "Reduction in Force" letter this year or in the past, what does it do to your loyalty to the teaching profession? Does it affect your classroom performance? How do you plan your life around a job that might vaporize?

Twenty years ago, rioters destroyed parts of Los Angeles and dozens of people were killed in the violence after a jury acquitted police officers charged with beating Rodney King. Whether you call it a riot, civil unrest, or uprising, the events of April 29, 1992 left a lasting mark on the people of Southern California.

What are your memories? And what's changed in the way Southern Californians "get along" since then, for better or worse?

In late March 2012, the multi-state Mega Millions lottery jackpot was up to a staggering $600 million, the largest jackpot ever. Do you play or refrain from buying tickets? Why?

As part of our coverage of the large California prison population, KPCC reporters ask how the state is meeting inmates' mental health needs. Is care available and appropriate?

If you know a California prison inmate, or are involved in prison mental health care, help shape KPCC's understanding of these issues by sharing your insights and experiences.

Ten states hold primary elections on Super Tuesday (March 6, 2012) but California is not among them. In fact, by the time Californians get to vote in June, the leading candidates often have enough delegates from earlier primaries to make our votes irrelevant.

But if you could vote on Tuesday, which of the remaining candidates would be your choice?

Help a KPCC education reporter understand more about the impact of homework on kids, parents and teachers.

The giant mortgage lender Countrywide (now part of Bank of America) was accused of steering Latino and black homebuyers into more expensive sub-prime loans. Bank of American has agreed to pay $335 million to settle a federal discriminaton lawsuit. KPCC would like to hear from Countrywide customers about the loans they got and whether they saw signs of discrimination based on ethnicity.

Did you get a more or less expensive mortgage because of your ethnicity?

California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage has been struck down as unconstitutional by a three-judge appeals court panel. The decision is likely to be appealed to a higher court, but in the meantime, KPCC would like to know your reaction to this decision.

Are you planning to get married if Prop 8 is eliminated? How might the outcome of this hearing affect you?

KPCC would like to hear from people whose lives are affected by this and potential future rulings.

There's been a rash of arrests of school employees in the news and KPCC reporters want to know how you see the situation. Do you know a teacher or school worker who has been removed from a school -- rightly or wrongly -- following an accusation of improper behavior or a crime?