Deborah La Torre
@deblatorre.bsky.social
Social Scientist @UCLA w/ expertise in measurement, STEM, teacher and afterschool education. Former public school teacher. Musician. Art lover. Italian American. Foodie. NCAA hoops. SoCal native. Cat parent to Chloe and Lila. Photos my own.
In July I was able to attend a donors event that included a screening of highlights and a Q&A for Ken Burns documentary on The American Revolution. It was amazing to hear Ken and his colleagues, but even more moving was a speech made by Andrew Russell of PBS SoCal.
We need to keep PBS alive!
We need to keep PBS alive!
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
In July I was able to attend a donors event that included a screening of highlights and a Q&A for Ken Burns documentary on The American Revolution. It was amazing to hear Ken and his colleagues, but even more moving was a speech made by Andrew Russell of PBS SoCal.
We need to keep PBS alive!
We need to keep PBS alive!
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At the Getty Villa in the Malibu section of Los Angeles this week
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
At the Getty Villa in the Malibu section of Los Angeles this week
Chloe has already had extra treats, but she’s trying to use her calico jedi powers to get more.
“Mom, you are next to the pantry. You want to give me more treats. Giving me treats brings you joy!”
Caturday everyday.
“Mom, you are next to the pantry. You want to give me more treats. Giving me treats brings you joy!”
Caturday everyday.
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Chloe has already had extra treats, but she’s trying to use her calico jedi powers to get more.
“Mom, you are next to the pantry. You want to give me more treats. Giving me treats brings you joy!”
Caturday everyday.
“Mom, you are next to the pantry. You want to give me more treats. Giving me treats brings you joy!”
Caturday everyday.
When my dad was a teen he enlisted in the navy reserves and trained to be a radar operator because the test said he loved to talk. He was called up to active duty and served at Pearl Harbor and in Japan. Later he joined the FAA.
Two years ago we buried him at Miramar National Cemetery. #veteransday
Two years ago we buried him at Miramar National Cemetery. #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
When my dad was a teen he enlisted in the navy reserves and trained to be a radar operator because the test said he loved to talk. He was called up to active duty and served at Pearl Harbor and in Japan. Later he joined the FAA.
Two years ago we buried him at Miramar National Cemetery. #veteransday
Two years ago we buried him at Miramar National Cemetery. #veteransday
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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.
A letter from our editor: lataco.com/usc-class-la...
A letter from our editor: lataco.com/usc-class-la...
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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.
A letter from our editor: lataco.com/usc-class-la...
A letter from our editor: lataco.com/usc-class-la...
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I refuse to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health care crisis.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I refuse to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health care crisis.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
What my cats think about on my in person work days at UCLA. Except they claim they didn’t get enough treats, milk, etc.
Look I get publishing a broad spectrum of opinions but I already fed them this morning
November 8, 2025 at 6:46 AM
What my cats think about on my in person work days at UCLA. Except they claim they didn’t get enough treats, milk, etc.
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
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This is Adelita Grijalva. She was elected 43 days ago.
Republicans still refuse to swear her in because she is the final vote needed to release the Epstein Files.
Republicans still refuse to swear her in because she is the final vote needed to release the Epstein Files.
November 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This is Adelita Grijalva. She was elected 43 days ago.
Republicans still refuse to swear her in because she is the final vote needed to release the Epstein Files.
Republicans still refuse to swear her in because she is the final vote needed to release the Epstein Files.
I just want to point out that my city councilwoman in Los Angeles is a democratic socialist!
An update to our RSO formula is long overdue to make it less punishing for renters. It’s high time we:
✅ Remove the 3% floor ✅ Lower the cap ✅ Eliminate unfair charges for utilities and growing your family
✅ Remove the 3% floor ✅ Lower the cap ✅ Eliminate unfair charges for utilities and growing your family
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I just want to point out that my city councilwoman in Los Angeles is a democratic socialist!
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CONFIRMED: Georgia Democrats have won their first statewide elections for non-federal offices since *2006.*
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
CONFIRMED: Georgia Democrats have won their first statewide elections for non-federal offices since *2006.*
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
They thought they could tear down part of the people’s house.
They thought they could kidnap our neighbors.
They thought they could take away healthcare subsidies.
They thought they could take away food from the poor.
They thought they could force people to work for no pay.
Tonight we said no!
They thought they could kidnap our neighbors.
They thought they could take away healthcare subsidies.
They thought they could take away food from the poor.
They thought they could force people to work for no pay.
Tonight we said no!
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
They thought they could tear down part of the people’s house.
They thought they could kidnap our neighbors.
They thought they could take away healthcare subsidies.
They thought they could take away food from the poor.
They thought they could force people to work for no pay.
Tonight we said no!
They thought they could kidnap our neighbors.
They thought they could take away healthcare subsidies.
They thought they could take away food from the poor.
They thought they could force people to work for no pay.
Tonight we said no!
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BREAKING: Mississippi Democrats have now flipped two state Senate seats—putting them on the verge of breaking the Mississippi GOP's supermajority.
Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.
Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.
Democrat Theresa Gillespie Isom Flips GOP-Held Mississippi Senate Seat in North Mississippi
Theresa Gillespie Isom, a North Mississippi Democrat, has won a special election for Mississippi Senate District 2, flipping a GOP-held seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 AM
BREAKING: Mississippi Democrats have now flipped two state Senate seats—putting them on the verge of breaking the Mississippi GOP's supermajority.
Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.
Theresa Gillespie Isom has defeated Republican opponent Charlie Hoots, who she leads in the current vote tally by about 2-1.
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You know what tonight proves more than anything else? Local elections matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
You know what tonight proves more than anything else? Local elections matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
The people of California have spoken. We support democracy!
BREAKING: California voters have approved a new U.S. House map designed to boost Democrats in 2026, aiming to blunt GOP changes elsewhere.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The people of California have spoken. We support democracy!
Our student paper at UCLA published this editorial a few days ago. I certainly hope that a large part of our over 30,000 undergrad! voted exercised their constitutional right to vote.
Editorial: UCLA voters have the responsibility to cast ballots in Proposition 50 election - Daily Bruin
This post was updated Nov. 2 at 8:31 p.m. November is a busy time for students. Bruins pack libraries. Professors’ office hours buzz with questions. The stress of midterms hangs in the air.
dailybruin.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Our student paper at UCLA published this editorial a few days ago. I certainly hope that a large part of our over 30,000 undergrad! voted exercised their constitutional right to vote.
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BREAKING: Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins the New Jersey governor’s race, turning back a push from Republicans to build on Trump’s gains in the state, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4qCHbU1
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins the New Jersey governor’s race, turning back a push from Republicans to build on Trump’s gains in the state, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4qCHbU1
Someone who I follow on here seems to think that California doesn’t have seasons. At least at my building at UCLA we get fall colors.
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Someone who I follow on here seems to think that California doesn’t have seasons. At least at my building at UCLA we get fall colors.
The cat union approved my new rug from Joon Loloi, so it gets to stay! Lila, junior rep for the union, posed for their victory photo.
#caturday
#caturday
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The cat union approved my new rug from Joon Loloi, so it gets to stay! Lila, junior rep for the union, posed for their victory photo.
#caturday
#caturday
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In a World Series between an American and Canadian team, the real winner is Japan.
November 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
In a World Series between an American and Canadian team, the real winner is Japan.
People in my Los Angeles neighborhood are already firing off fireworks to celebrate the Dodgers
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 AM
People in my Los Angeles neighborhood are already firing off fireworks to celebrate the Dodgers
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Today in California History: On November 1st, 1876, Lucy Wanzer became California’s 1st woman doctor
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Today in California History: On November 1st, 1876, Lucy Wanzer became California’s 1st woman doctor
YouTube video by Foo Howser
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November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today in California History: On November 1st, 1876, Lucy Wanzer became California’s 1st woman doctor
youtube.com/shorts/ryH0B...
youtube.com/shorts/ryH0B...
This came up in my photo memories today. We do get some pretty amazing sunsets in Los Angeles, especially from my rooftop patio.
November 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This came up in my photo memories today. We do get some pretty amazing sunsets in Los Angeles, especially from my rooftop patio.