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We're a community of Angelenos fighting for policies that will make LA County a fair, flourishing place for everyone.

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LA Podcast @lapodcast.org · 29/09/2026
📝 get your pencils out — class is in session on this week’s new episode of LA Pod! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, on the web at lapodcast.org, or almost anywhere you get your podcasts. And don’t forget to check us out on all our new platforms! 🗳️
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Deborah La Torre @deblatorre.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’ll be attending one of the LA Forward ballot parties in Los Angeles instead of working through the ballot for the midterms on my own.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 26/09/2026
Grab 5+ friends and VOTE! Learn how to host a ballot party Monday at 7pm on Zoom - RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/how-t...
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Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 24/09/2025
1/ A longtime Wired editor just wrote a mush-brained essay about how he totally missed the political rot of Silicon Valley (& still doesn't get it). But in the late 1990s, a Wired journalist warned of a toxic ideology bubbling up from tech. Paulina Borsook has largely been erased. Let's change that
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LA Podcast @lapodcast.org · 21/09/2026
Hello to the beautiful blue skies! We’re sharing new episodes of LA Podcast here, out every Monday. Today, episode 323: LAHSA Cause
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 09/09/2026
LA should work for families. Join @nithyaforthecity.bsky.social on Sept. 22 at 5:30 PM for a virtual town hall on what LA families need—from housing and child care to parks and public safety. Have a question for Nithya? Bring it. RSVP: nithyaforthecity.com/families
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 09/09/2026
🗳️Want a better LA? Support the LA Forward Voter Guide by Sept 13 to double the impact of your gift! This election, we’re covering more races, reaching more communities, and working toward one ambitious goal: HELP 1 MILLION ANGELENOS CAST AN INFORMED, PROGRESSIVE BALLOT: tinyurl.com/lafvg2026
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
coming out against taco trucks is the caliber of self-imposed destruction with very few rivals. I'm thinking Pharaoh in the Book of Exodus, General Custer, Division General Leclerc. Sun Tzu wrote a whole book about not giving your opps this much to work with
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 21/07/2026
The people who rely on public transit every day should have a seat on the Metro Board. Send this email now to tell them so: tinyurl.com/metroseat @actlosangeles.bsky.social @movela.bsky.social
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 21/07/2026
We’re digging into what LA learned from hosting the World Cup with journalist @awalkerinla.bsky.social! Tomorrow (Tues) at 7pm on Zoom. RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/mm-ju...
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 16/07/2026
Is your apartment reaching temperatures over 82 degrees?! 🥵 Take a selfie with your thermostat and tag us to help us advocate for heat protections for renters! Don't have one? Share your experience with a reply below👇
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 02/07/2026
🌟Join us and @lavoice.bsky.social on Tues, 7/14 at 6pm for a virtual teach-in about the most powerful elected position in LA County!🌟 Learn about Measure G implementation and how Angelenos can have a say in how this position works. RSVP: laforward.org/events/measure-g
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The Most Powerful Elected in LA County (and What We Can Do About It) - Measure G Implementation — LA Forward
In 2024, LA County voters passed Measure G, which approved multiple county-level reforms, including establishing the most powerful elected position in LA County: an Elected Executive leading a co...
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 15/06/2026
Read LA’s first CIP with us! Join us for one or all these sessions. Don’t feel like you need to read every line - bounce around and pull out what feels interesting to you. Sign up at laforward.org/cip
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 08/06/2026
We have a critical opportunity in the next few days to push LAPD reform and city council expansion forward. Join our teach-in this Wednesday to learn more and prepare to take action: www.laforward.org/events/reforms
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Save Key Charter Reforms in LA! — LA Forward
Some of LA's governing rules and structures are broken, and we have a critical opportunity this week to fix them! LA City's Charter (the city's constitution) has been undergoing a years-long refo...
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 08/06/2026
Teach-in alert: learn how LA city invests in our streets, and where we fall short. TUESDAY 6/9 at 6pm on Zoom. RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/trans...
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 02/06/2026
You have until 8pm today to cast your ballot!
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 22/05/2026
We planned your Memorial Day so you don’t have to! Kickback and relax with us in Grand Park. We’ll have free food, free t-shirts, and a DJ — fun for the whole family! Time to celebrate voting 🗳️🎉 RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/525
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 19/05/2026
Last day to register for the AMAZING VOTE CENTER RACE and have the chance to win $500 for the Hollywood Bowl! This Memorial Day, travel around LA to GOTV and win prizes. Info and register here by 5/20 at 4pm: tinyurl.com/avcrace
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 19/05/2026
Our voter guide is here! Check it out at laforward.org/voterguide, and cast your ballot by June 2.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 08/05/2026
Judges. Ballot measures. State races. The June ballot is A LOT 🫠 BUT you don’t have to figure it out alone! Join us at a ballot party near you, where we’ll explain all your choices and make sure you vote with confidence (while having a good time). Next up in DTLA. Info + RSVP: laforwar.org/calendar
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Ed Burmila @edburmila.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Again: for any big liberal donor who wants to funnel millions into fixing this country's politics, the ROI on buying any struggling paper and simply tasking it with doing real reporting on local news is vastly higher than the same $$ given to some group that does mass ad buys every election year.
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Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Here at the council's first ad hoc committee since January 26 (!) to discuss LA28's new procurement strategy, LA28's human rights strategy, and a motion to prioritize sidewalk repairs around venues. Listen here — sorry, we can launch a rocket around the moon, but no video for committee meetings
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Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games - 4/14/26
YouTube video by LACityClerk
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 14/04/2026
IT'S CRUNCHTIME! The primary election is on 6/2, and voters receive ballots the first week of May. We have just a few more weeks to spread the word about the candidates who will fight for working Angelenos at City Hall 💪 join us: www.laforward.org/calendar
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 10/04/2026
See you tonight at Lawless Brewing in NoHo for NightCAAP - an LA Climate Week social mixer where you’ll also learn about LA’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), our city’s roadmap for tackling the climate crisis. www.laforward.org/events/night...
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 08/04/2026
We can’t win elections from the sidelines. We have to get MOVING! 👟 This monthly meeting is all about what it really takes to run a winning ground game. Join us on Zoom, 4/14 @7pm, RSVP: laforward.org/events/mm-april2026
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 27/03/2026
LA Forward is proud to endorse Estuardo Mazariegos for LA City Council, District 9! 🎉 Join us for a campaign kickoff call Thurs, 4/2 at 8pm on Zoom to learn more about the campaign and how YOU can get involved. LET'S WIN THIS! www.laforward.org/events/laf-f...
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Hugo Soto-Martinez @hugoforcd13.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🚓LAPD working with ICE 🎯Deploying teargas and foam bullets on peaceful protestors 🚫Pretextual traffic stops targeting Black & brown communities City Council doesn’t currently have the power to set LAPD policy, but that could soon change thanks to a decision last night from the Charter Commission.🧵
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 10/03/2026
Join us for a quick teach-in this Thurs, 5:30-6pm, to learn about an effort by @laaneorg.bsky.social to get overpaid CEOs to pay their fair share in LA! www.laforward.org/events/ceo-tax
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 26/02/2026
Huge win this week!🎉 After years of advocacy from our volunteers, and the program’s proven success in saving lives and money, we’re thrilled to see UMCR here to stay. We'll continue to fight until this program covers 100% of the City. laist.com/news/health/...
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LA’s program that diverts mental health crisis calls away from police becomes permanent
Since launching in 2024, the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response has diverted some 17,000 calls away from police and other first responders.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 11/02/2026
Endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances. Join us on Tues 2/17 as we break down what endorsements actually mean and how these critical decisions are made. 🔗 RSVP laforward.org/events/mm-feb2026
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Mike Bonin @mikebonin.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
LAPD Chief McDonnell's refusal to enforce the "No Secret Police Act" is no aberration. It's reflection of a vision for LAPD that is fundamentally incompatible with the reform-minded direction L.A. has been struggling toward for 50 years. mikebonin.substack.com/p/jim-mcdonn...
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Jim McDonnell, LAPD & the Olympic Imperative
Chief McDonnell vision for LAPD is fundamentally incompatible with the reform-minded direction Los Angeles has been struggling toward for 50 years.
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Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 03/02/2026
The federal government is afraid of your whistles and your emails.
“Mr. Dernbach, don’t play Russian roulette with H’s life,” Jon wrote from his gmail account. “Err on the side of caution. There’s a reason the US government along with many other governments don’t recognise the Taliban. Apply principles of common sense and decency.”

Later that day, Jon received an email from Google notifying him that an administrative subpoena had been sent to them from the Department of Homeland Security “compelling the release of information related to your Google Account.” Federal agencies can issue such subpoenas without an order from a judge or grand jury, and Google gave Jon, who withheld his last name to protect his family from the government, one week to challenge it.
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Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
"Anything less is a distraction and undermines efforts to make sure the Games truly reflect the values of a city." Now LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez, who also sits on the city's ad hoc Olympics and Paralympics committee, is calling for LA28 chair Casey Wasserman to step down
"At the same time as Ghislaine Maxwell was orchestrating one of the most notorious sex-trafficking operations in our country's history, she was allegedly romantically involved with the person now serving as Chair of LA28.
Casey Wasserman should step aside immediately. Anything less is a distraction and undermines efforts to make sure the Games truly reflect the values of a city that is for everyone."
- Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez
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Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Here's one LA elected official making a statement: “I think Casey Wasserman needs to step down,” says LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn. “Having him represent us on the world stage distracts focus from our athletes and the enormous effort needed to prepare for 2028"
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L.A. County supervisor calls for Casey Wasserman to resign from Olympic committee
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said controversy around LA28 head Casey Wasserman is a distraction.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 03/02/2026
We all know we have a housing crisis, but once you begin hearing about different housing solutions, things can be really confusing! Zoning, LAHSA, LACAHSA, what does it all mean?! Join us this Thursday at 6pm on Zoom to learn the ABCs of housing terminology. RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/soup
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Alissa Walker @awalkerinla.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Here are a few of the emails from Casey Wasserman, current chair of LA28, to Ghislaine Maxwell in the latest Epstein files drop
From: Casey Wasserman < To: ''Maxwell, Ghislane'
Subject:
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2003 14:06:04 +0000
Where are you, I miss you.
I will be in nyc for 4 days starting april 22... can we book that massage now?
*** Because email may be altered electronically, the authenticity of this message
Casey Wasserman voice
faxTo:
From:
Sent:
Subject:
Casey Wasserman
Thur 4/3/2003 2:14:44 PM
Re: RE:
Title: Re: RE:
Never... take me!
Will you be in nyc when I am there?
-Original Message-.
From: gmax
Sent: Wed Apr 02 23:19:49 2003
To:
Subject:
Re: RE: Umm - all that rubbing - are you sure you can take it? The thought frankly is leaving me a little breathless. There are a few spots that apparently drive a man wild - I suppose I could practise them on you and you could let me know if they work or
not? + just for the record the cigar concept currently has pride of place in my bedroom!
+ Just in case you are curious, I am now in Brazil - have you been here?
Gix
Original message attached.To:
*gmaxign
From:
Casey Wasserman
Sent:
Mon 4/7/2003 11:30:08 PM
Subject: RE: Title: Message
or something like that.
*--Original Message--
From: gmax [mailto:gmax1@mindspring.com]
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 4:34 PM
To: Casey Wasserman
Subject: RE: What foggy enough so that you can float naked down the beach and no one can see you unless
they are close up?
At 04:23 PM 4/7/2003 -0700, you wrote: june gloom is the common phrase...very foggy in the AM, usually burns off in the
afternoon...but still in the high 70's, low 80's...
I like Carbon Beach the best, and of course, that is where my house is...and it is the best and nicest
beach and closest to the city which is nice. ---Original Message---
From: gmax [mailto
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 4?28 PM
To: Casey Wasserman
Subject: RE: Max will be relieved - Stephen Shapiro just called and is going to find out what is available in June to rent in the 3 different areas along the beach. I said I would look at all 3 and would make a decision based more on the house than the area probably. Do
you have a view? I don't know anything about Malibu or LA for that matter. Anyway, regardless of that, Stephen told me that the weather is normally lousy in June -Is that right? What does lousy mean? Is it just hazy? Plse explain to the
foreigner
Gx
PS - I can't sleep - where are you when I need you?
- At 04:06 PM 4/7/2003 -0700, you wrote:
that can be the exception...but only one. ----Original Message-----
From: gmax [mailto:
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 3:12 PM
To: Casey Wasserman
Subject: RE:
What about Max? - At 02:39 PM 4/7/2003 -0700, you wrote:To:
From:
Casey Wasserman
Sent:
Mon 4/7/2003 5:04:09 PM
Subject: RE: Re: RE:
Title: Message
Among all my desires, that combination is pretty low on the list..
ХОХО *-Original Message
From: gmax [mailto 1
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 2:51 PM
To: Casey Wasserman
Subject: RE: Re: RE: Thank you - I'll call Stephen tom and see what he has available and then make a plan to come out and check out the local real estate. I'll let you know what he says, and then you can guide me as I really know nothing about the area - if there is a better bit etc. Now I have just made you my LA tour guide! I am going to go to London from here and then back to NY - can I bring you anything from London? I know you probably do not have the same Kitkat, cheddar cheese or baked bean problem I do - but you never know. My friends who come to visit me always bring a red cross
(that is what they call it) food package for me
Kisses
Gx Stephen Shapiro is the best agent for the beach, his phone is
picking a week to be in LA is a really good idea..
i think you
The only thing that i want from paris is you.
---OriginalMessage
From: gmax
Sent: Sunday, Apnil 06, 2005 6:56 AM
To: Casey Wasserman
Subject: RE: Re: RE:
I am looking forward to seeing you to -
JE has just asked me to find a house to rent for 2 weeks (I am sure I will have to take it for longer) in Malibu in June. Who is the best real estate person to talk to - let me
know. JE says I should pick a weck to go to LA and look?
Thought you might like to know I am now in Paris - can I bring you back anything from
here?
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Detention Watch Network @detentionwatchnetwork.org · 27/01/2026
Today, in a massive show of support, 1,025 organizations, including immigrant justice, human rights, civil rights, faith, and labor organizations, sent a letter to members of Congress to express horror, outrage & deep grief about the recent shooting deaths by federal agents in Minneapolis.
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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
when the driving range guys are talking about masked agents of the state you’ve probably made a strategic error if you’re the state
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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
man the stuff i am seeing on IG from the most normie, i don’t really talk about politics accounts suggests something different
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Paul Thornton @paulthornton.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
I'm a fan of the LA Pod, so I almost asked my colleague Mariel for her autograph after she spent an hour talking to @awalkerinla.bsky.social and @mikebonin.bsky.social
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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 23/01/2026
The clergy just keep coming to this anti-ICE protest. Genuinely unclear where they all will go — it’s packed outside on the sidewalk already.
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Margaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 21/01/2026
Come meet your neighbors, learn, and build people power! This Sunday, 12:30pm in Sherman Oaks. RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/sfv-g...
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 12/01/2026
2026 is a BIG electoral year. Join us Tues 1/13 at 7pm - we’ll talk about the big races that are on everyone’s minds, plus the lesser-discussed elections – at all levels of government. Don’t miss our rundown of what’s on the horizon for this year! RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/mm-ja...
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 18/12/2025
LA Forward is proud to endorse Marissa Roy for LA City Attorney! @marissaroyla.bsky.social understands how to use the City Attorney’s office to protect Angelenos. She will be the people's lawyer. 🔗 Visit laforward.org/endorsements to support the campaign.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 17/12/2025
LA Forward is proud to endorse Faizah Malik for LA City Council District 11! The Westside deserves a councilmember who will fight for families, workers, and renters. @faizahforla.bsky.social is the right choice for District 11. 🔗 Visit laforward.org/endorsements to support the campaign.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 09/12/2025
LA Forward is proud to endorse Kenneth Mejia for re-election to a second term! Kenneth Mejia is delivering the transparency Los Angeles deserves. 🔗 Visit laforward.org/endorsements to support the campaign.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 09/12/2025
LA Forward is proud to endorse Hugo Soto-Martínez for re-election to a second term! @hugoforcd13.bsky.social 🔗 Visit laforward.org/endorsements to learn more and support the campaign.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 09/12/2025
LA Forward is proud to endorse Eunisses Hernandez for re-election to a second term! Eunisses is exactly the kind of bold, values-driven leader Los Angeles needs to keep in office.  🔗 Visit laforward.org/endorsements to learn more and support the campaign.
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LA Forward @laforward.org · 03/12/2025
LA's City Charter Commission is considering 3 models of city council expansion, each with unique benefits and challenges for Angelenos. What options are on the table? And how can you have a voice in the process? Join us 12/6 at 6pm to learn more! laforward.org/events/council-expansion
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