Unemployed call for MTA to speed up transit plans and create jobs
Leilani Albano | 8-17-2010 | Comments |
The MTA's "30/10 Plan" would require borrowing $9 billion from the federal government to jump start construction of transit lines.
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Los Angeles workers bus to Arizona to Protest SB1070
Leilani Albano | 7-30-2010 | Comments |
Hundreds of L.A. unionists bused to Arizona at dawn yesterday to protest the new immigration law taking effect.
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Slavery in Los Angeles
Leilani Albano | 7-29-2010 | Comments |
Domestic worker Nena Ruiz is one of the many "modern slaves" sharing a story in hope of changing the future.
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Children urge Obama to end immigrant deportations
Leilani Albano | 7-27-2010 | Comments |
After a spike in immigrant deportations during the Obama administration, immigrant rights groups are worried about children losing their parents.
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Food Closet feeds hungry, homeless students
Leilani Albano | 7-23-2010 | Comments |
A stash of food at UCLA is helping cash-strapped and homeless students fill their rumbling bellies.
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Watching the State of the Union
Leilani Albano | 1-29-2010 | Comments |
South LA residents watch President Obama's State of the Union address at the Lucy Florence Coffee House. [...]