Politics
Opinion: The GOP is The Soviet Regime’s Ugly Stepson
When courts hand near-limitless power to one man, when soldiers and ICE agents patrol the streets like enforcers at a political rally, the republic isn’t being defended; it’s in dress rehearsal for an authoritarian remake.
We Asked DHS if Federal Agents Wore Horror Masks on Raids. They Responded ‘Happy Halloween!
“They have fun while doing it, which is deeply disturbing. We expect some level of decorum from government officials,” says Phoebe, a member of Harbor Area Peace Patrols, who snapped the photo of the masked agents driving out of San Pedro on Tuesday morning.
Losing SNAP Benefits? These Local Heroes Are Ready To Help With Free Food
In addition to L.A. food banks, pantries, community fridges, and other food donation programs, we see free Cambodian chicken rice porridge, kids goodie bags, and a program that allows you to buy a meal for someone at a growing chain.
Voting ‘Yes’ on Prop 50 Flexes California’s Power to Defy MAGA’s Power Play
Even some champions of California’s citizen-drawn Congressional maps support the Nov. 4 ballot measure to suspend them and counter Trump’s attacks. "The people have to say no, we are going to figure out how to survive,” activist and politician Melina Abdullah said.
Mexican Farmers Shut Down Highways In National Strike, Demanding Better Prices For Their Produce
The dramatic actions—showing farmers at times dumping their limes and avocados—are a direct challenge to president Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, demanding an end to NAFTA flexibilities and other policies that farmers say are destroying their livelihoods.
Here’s How to Prep for Saturday’s No Kings Protest by Knowing Your Rights
It's estimated that there will be tens of thousands attendees at the No Kings Protest on Saturday around Southern California on October 18, and it's important to protect your community by reviewing your rights and being prepared in case violence breaks out.
Native Community Bands Together In San Pedro, Fighting Trump’s ‘Columbus Day’ Reinstatement
Opinion: Fix Immigration to Save Our Restaurants—Here Are a Few Ways
One in five restaurant workers was born outside the U.S; in California, it’s nearly one in three.
Caruso Defends Attending Event With Right Wing Figures, Falsely Claims Gabby Giffords Was There, Too
After claiming Gabby Giffords, the retired American politician turned gun-control advocate, also attended the event at Damian with Tucker Carlson, a staffer confirmed that she wasn't even in Los Angeles at the time.
L.A. Labor Unions Call For Arms Embargo on Israel at City Hall Protest
Ron Gochez, a member of United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and leader of Unión del Barrio, said, “The same government that claims there isn’t enough money for affordable housing or healthcare somehow finds billions to spend on foreign wars and occupation.”
