Truthout
Los Angeles
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Lax Regulatory Enforcement Leaves Thousands at Risk of Lead Poisoning in California
State regulators have repeatedly failed in their testing, enforcement and cleanup of various lead-contaminated sites in California.
In Quest for Revenue, Los Angeles Times Creates Oil Industry Propaganda Website
To make up for financial shortfall from ad revenue, publications have been going to extraordinary lengths.
Los Angeles’ 1% Disrupted Democracy and Dismantled the Public School System
Nearly 1000 marched against the “philanthrocapitalist's” plan for unregulated charter schools.
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Landlords in LA Push for Tenants to Bear Costs of Earthquake Retrofits
Possible rent increases under LA Mayor Eric Garcetti's proposed earthquake retrofit program could prove one hike too many for the city's tenants.
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Spreading a Minimum Wage Increase From Los Angeles to the Whole Country
The victory in LA signals an irreversible change in the fight for a decent wage around the country.
How the Pope Is Revving Up Climate Action in LA’s Most Polluted Neighborhood
Catholic environmentalists are channeling the power of the Pope's words into action.
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Strengthen the Middle Class and the Country With Higher Wages
Los Angeles' progress in pushing for a living wage may be the catalyst the US needs to raise wages across the country.
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Success! Los Angeles Votes to Raise Minimum Wage to $15
Like other cities who have implemented recent wage increases, the process will take place in increments over the defined period of years.
Black Lives Matter’s Patrisse Cullors on Creating a New Economy of Nonviolence
Black Lives Matter's Patrisse Cullors speaks about her violent childhood and the “economy of violence.”
Los Angeles Teachers Escalate Action to Demand Fair Treatment
Fifteen thousand members of United Teachers filled downtown LA on February 26 to demand a fair contract for themselves and their students.