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Here Are The Six L.A. Punk Bands Playing Our Zine Release Show On Friday
Get in the pit to support independent journalism. From femme-fronted street punk, punk ramonero en español, and pioneering melodic crust, here are all the bands playing at our favorite DIY warehouse art gallery south of 10 freeway.
‘I Can’t Stay Away from Abuses of Power:’ Ten Questions with Cartoonist Ivan Ehlers
"Making art doesn’t have to change the world to be an act of resistance," the Pulitzer finalist tells us. "I never feel depressed when I feel like I’m doing something to fight what I think is wrong."
Our Playbook Against ICE Burnout
The Daily Memo, as we knew it, did its job when it was most needed. Now, we are launching a newsletter called ICE Watch that goes right to your inbox every Wednesday—far away from the shadows the tech billionaires cast with their algorithms and the chaos they promote on your feeds. We hope you subscribe.
Free Flautas and Fresh Beer: L.A. TACO’s Watch Party at Homage Brewing Today at 5 PM!
Indie journalism, some of the best cold beers in L.A., free crispy taquitos for members, and Mexico (or South Korea!) kicking the ball around for 90 minutes. Winner gets first place. Come cheer your team on.
Letter From the Editor: L.A. TACO Shop Closed Tomorrow, and How We Are Striking
We are shutting down and closing down our online shop for the day. We will only be posting our essential ICE coverage and Daily Memo, which has been proven to prevent abductions and has helped families identify loved ones who have been unfairly taken.
You Showed Up 5,000 Deep On For L.A. TACO’s First Event at The Broad
And in the rain! Our small team got the chance to connect with the L.A. TACO community last Saturday at The Broad at our "Celebrate Community" event. These were our favorite moments.
Free L.A.! Support the Fearless Reporting That Los Angeles Deserves
Los Angeles deserves strong, truly independent local media made by and for the people who actually live, work, and raise families here. Not news sponsored by Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and other mega-corporations.
The Class That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen: L.A. TACO’s Historic USC Partnership
As part of our exciting new project, the L.A. TACO Media Lab, which aims to publish even more emerging voices in the city. We are teaching a groundbreaking class at USC titled “Bridging the Media Gap Between L.A. Influencers and Independent Journalists" trying to create a new style of ethical hybrid reporting that will usher in this brave new era of journalism.
Statement Regarding LAPD Targeting and Shooting a Less-Lethal Bullet At One of Our Reporters
L.A. TACO remains committed to our street-level journalism. Rubber bullets or police accusing us of being "fake journalists" are not going to stop our award-winning coverage.
A West Coast Pilsner with ‘Kush-Like Dankness’ for L.A. TACO
Its flavor notes are bright with saturated aromatics of grapefruit peel, melon Fanta, and pine resin colliding with the senses atop a super-tight and pale malt base with medium bitterness. Grab a Deadliner West Coast Pilsner before it's all gone.
