Tag: Los Angeles
‘Historic day for American unions:’ Los Angeles teachers strike earns victory...
"This fight was won with union power AND community power."
‘This was about the survival of public education:’ LA teachers claim...
Included in the agreement are pay increases for teachers, additional support staff in schools, smaller class sizes and the regulation of charter schools.
Nation’s largest school strike: 30,000 Los Angeles public-school teachers walkout
The strike follows months of failed negotiations between the Los Angeles Unified School District and the teachers union to reach a deal for smaller class sizes, increased support staff along with pay raises.
30,000 LA teachers ‘strike ready’ as district refuses to spend $1.86...
"A strike is not a first resort for anyone. It's a last resort – especially for teachers who are asked to do more with less every day. And enough is enough."
Breaking with Wall Street: LA puts it to the voters
The numbers are there to support the case for a city-owned bank, but a critical ingredient in effecting revolutionary change is finding the political will.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, September 3
Labor Day: When workers are recognized as human, $30 trillion to the richest white Americans, Los Angeles educators vote to strike, and more.
In a historic move, Los Angeles educators vote to strike
With corporations on a warpath to privatize schools, the future of public education is at stake across the country, and Los Angeles is ground zero for this struggle.
Accessible public transportation and housing, a need for people with disabilities...
“This holistic approach to actively identifying and incorporating the unique needs of individuals with disabilities helps ensure that everyone in our city is able to live vibrant, active lives.”
Family of innocent man awarded $14.35M settlement after deputies fatally shot...
"We are always striving to improve how we handle split-second life and death situations in an effort to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.”
A public bank for Los Angeles? City Council puts it to...
California legislators exploring the public bank option may be breaking not just from Wall Street, but from the Federal Reserve.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.