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In October, I attended the @empirefiles.bsky.social LA film premiere for their new documentary, Earth’s Greatest Enemy. By far, one of the most crucial topics & reporting of our lifetime. A must-watch!
For The Southlander newsletter, I wrote about the film ⬇️
For The Southlander newsletter, I wrote about the film ⬇️
For our most recent newsletter, journalist Morgan Keith spoke with Abby Martin about her documentary, "Earth's Greatest Enemy." The film chronicles how the escalation of climate catastrophes across the world are deeply entwined with the carbon footprint of the U.S. military-industrial complex.
Abby Martin’s new documentary takes aim at one of the world’s largest polluters: the U.S. military
Martin spoke with The Southlander about “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” and her revolutionary optimism about the growing consciousness of people around the globe.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
In October, I attended the @empirefiles.bsky.social LA film premiere for their new documentary, Earth’s Greatest Enemy. By far, one of the most crucial topics & reporting of our lifetime. A must-watch!
For The Southlander newsletter, I wrote about the film ⬇️
For The Southlander newsletter, I wrote about the film ⬇️
For our most recent newsletter, journalist Morgan Keith spoke with Abby Martin about her documentary, "Earth's Greatest Enemy." The film chronicles how the escalation of climate catastrophes across the world are deeply entwined with the carbon footprint of the U.S. military-industrial complex.
Abby Martin’s new documentary takes aim at one of the world’s largest polluters: the U.S. military
Martin spoke with The Southlander about “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” and her revolutionary optimism about the growing consciousness of people around the globe.
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
For our most recent newsletter, journalist Morgan Keith spoke with Abby Martin about her documentary, "Earth's Greatest Enemy." The film chronicles how the escalation of climate catastrophes across the world are deeply entwined with the carbon footprint of the U.S. military-industrial complex.
Martha married her husband, Narciso Barranco, in 2023. Just a few short years later, their family sat around the dinner table on a seemingly normal night, waiting for him to return home and eat dinner together.
Narciso never got the chance to go home that night.
Narciso never got the chance to go home that night.
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Martha married her husband, Narciso Barranco, in 2023. Just a few short years later, their family sat around the dinner table on a seemingly normal night, waiting for him to return home and eat dinner together.
Narciso never got the chance to go home that night.
Narciso never got the chance to go home that night.
Narciso Barranco arrived to the U.S. in 1994. He spent 24 days locked up in a detention center after being violently arrested by a snatch squad of federal immigration agents in Santa Ana on June 21.
October 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Narciso Barranco arrived to the U.S. in 1994. He spent 24 days locked up in a detention center after being violently arrested by a snatch squad of federal immigration agents in Santa Ana on June 21.
Check out our latest newsletter. Our reporters @bencamach0.bsky.social and @kevin-flores.bsky.social sat down with Narciso Barranco, who ICE targeted.
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‘Hope is the only thing that keeps you alive’: Narciso Barranco on enduring ICE detention
ICE targeted a father of 3 U.S. Marines. Watch our mini documentary where we sat down to talk with Narciso and his wife, Martha.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Check out our latest newsletter. Our reporters @bencamach0.bsky.social and @kevin-flores.bsky.social sat down with Narciso Barranco, who ICE targeted.
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Check out our latest newsletter: In October, the government’s new fiscal year begins, & it will bring billions of dollars in increased funding for immigration enforcement
Kevin Flores sat down with Alvaro Huerta, who represents the Immigrant Defenders Law Center
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Kevin Flores sat down with Alvaro Huerta, who represents the Immigrant Defenders Law Center
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“They're targeting people who are just trying to make an honest living": Alvaro Huerta on the Supreme Court lifting limits on immigration sweeps
In October, the government’s new fiscal year begins, which will bring billions of dollars in increased funding for immigration enforcement.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Check out our latest newsletter: In October, the government’s new fiscal year begins, & it will bring billions of dollars in increased funding for immigration enforcement
Kevin Flores sat down with Alvaro Huerta, who represents the Immigrant Defenders Law Center
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Kevin Flores sat down with Alvaro Huerta, who represents the Immigrant Defenders Law Center
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A shoutout to many of our members who are part of this trend: @51st.news, @coyotemedia.org, @505omatic.bsky.social, @theshout.shoutwichita.com.ap.brid.gy, @tayohelp.bsky.social, @thesouthlander.com, @newsrelaynetwork.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A shoutout to many of our members who are part of this trend: @51st.news, @coyotemedia.org, @505omatic.bsky.social, @theshout.shoutwichita.com.ap.brid.gy, @tayohelp.bsky.social, @thesouthlander.com, @newsrelaynetwork.bsky.social
We are back with another #WorkerWednesday!
For almost a year before our soft-launch, we worked to lay the groundwork for this project. A lot of that labor involved conversations about how we can build a newsroom to better serve our needs, not the ruling class.
For almost a year before our soft-launch, we worked to lay the groundwork for this project. A lot of that labor involved conversations about how we can build a newsroom to better serve our needs, not the ruling class.
July 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We are back with another #WorkerWednesday!
For almost a year before our soft-launch, we worked to lay the groundwork for this project. A lot of that labor involved conversations about how we can build a newsroom to better serve our needs, not the ruling class.
For almost a year before our soft-launch, we worked to lay the groundwork for this project. A lot of that labor involved conversations about how we can build a newsroom to better serve our needs, not the ruling class.
We are a few weeks away from publishing our first investigative piece! Can you chip in to support LA’s only worker-owned investigative newsroom?
To meet our halfway goal for fundraising during our soft launch period, we need $29 in additional subscriptions. More fiscal support = more stories.
To meet our halfway goal for fundraising during our soft launch period, we need $29 in additional subscriptions. More fiscal support = more stories.
July 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
We are a few weeks away from publishing our first investigative piece! Can you chip in to support LA’s only worker-owned investigative newsroom?
To meet our halfway goal for fundraising during our soft launch period, we need $29 in additional subscriptions. More fiscal support = more stories.
To meet our halfway goal for fundraising during our soft launch period, we need $29 in additional subscriptions. More fiscal support = more stories.
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The Southlander is ONE PERCENT away from halfway to our funding goal. We only need $29 to get to halfway yall. We’ve already been doing some critical coverage and providing our analysis on what’s happening. Help us get to 50% tonight yall. 🙏
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July 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The Southlander is ONE PERCENT away from halfway to our funding goal. We only need $29 to get to halfway yall. We’ve already been doing some critical coverage and providing our analysis on what’s happening. Help us get to 50% tonight yall. 🙏
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We paused our weekly intros while our reporters have been working to cover the state-sanctioned kidnappings in communities across the Southland, but we’re bringing Worker Wednesday back to continue sharing our perspective with you.
#WorkerLed #WorkerWednesday #TheSouthlander
#WorkerLed #WorkerWednesday #TheSouthlander
July 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We paused our weekly intros while our reporters have been working to cover the state-sanctioned kidnappings in communities across the Southland, but we’re bringing Worker Wednesday back to continue sharing our perspective with you.
#WorkerLed #WorkerWednesday #TheSouthlander
#WorkerLed #WorkerWednesday #TheSouthlander
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When Robert Luna was the LBPD chief, I covered the violence his officers unleashed on peaceful protesters during the BLM uprisings in Long Beach. He’s at it again as Sheriff. This time his deputies injured two of my colleagues and other members of the public and press.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
When Robert Luna was the LBPD chief, I covered the violence his officers unleashed on peaceful protesters during the BLM uprisings in Long Beach. He’s at it again as Sheriff. This time his deputies injured two of my colleagues and other members of the public and press.
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LAPC COUNTY COMPLAINT ECF FILED
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June 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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We just filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for violating our First Amendment rights. Subscribe to thesouthlander.com and read our latest newsletter, which gives a more in-depth account of the ICE protests in LA and the injuries our reporters sustained on the ground.
June 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We just filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for violating our First Amendment rights. Subscribe to thesouthlander.com and read our latest newsletter, which gives a more in-depth account of the ICE protests in LA and the injuries our reporters sustained on the ground.
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my thread from twitter:
yo @newsmanzach i hope you never get hit by one of those projectiles you’re saying on tv that “won’t hurt”. Those are the same projectiles that are injuring people and press.
journalists shouldn’t lie, much less on air. Do better, stop making propaganda that serves to
yo @newsmanzach i hope you never get hit by one of those projectiles you’re saying on tv that “won’t hurt”. Those are the same projectiles that are injuring people and press.
journalists shouldn’t lie, much less on air. Do better, stop making propaganda that serves to
CBS/KCAL reporter Zach Boetto saying on live TV that “less-lethal” rounds “won’t hurt but it might be enough to push you back.” People have lost eyes, teeth, fingers, and more from being shot by these projectiles. Police use these types of weapons for what they call “pain compliance.”
June 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
my thread from twitter:
yo @newsmanzach i hope you never get hit by one of those projectiles you’re saying on tv that “won’t hurt”. Those are the same projectiles that are injuring people and press.
journalists shouldn’t lie, much less on air. Do better, stop making propaganda that serves to
yo @newsmanzach i hope you never get hit by one of those projectiles you’re saying on tv that “won’t hurt”. Those are the same projectiles that are injuring people and press.
journalists shouldn’t lie, much less on air. Do better, stop making propaganda that serves to
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I spoke too soon. Here’s what the scene look like before. There was just a lot of rubber bullets that were fired. The second Photo is now on second and Broadway.
June 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I spoke too soon. Here’s what the scene look like before. There was just a lot of rubber bullets that were fired. The second Photo is now on second and Broadway.
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Zach Boetto was at the Compton/ Paramount protest, and I overheard him and his entire crew say how scared they were going into the crowd to cover the protest. I took a selfie of the moment because KTLA has a massive budget while I’m there with my cellphone.
June 15, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Zach Boetto was at the Compton/ Paramount protest, and I overheard him and his entire crew say how scared they were going into the crowd to cover the protest. I took a selfie of the moment because KTLA has a massive budget while I’m there with my cellphone.
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CBS/KCAL reporter Zach Boetto saying on live TV that “less-lethal” rounds “won’t hurt but it might be enough to push you back.” People have lost eyes, teeth, fingers, and more from being shot by these projectiles. Police use these types of weapons for what they call “pain compliance.”
June 15, 2025 at 12:52 AM
CBS/KCAL reporter Zach Boetto saying on live TV that “less-lethal” rounds “won’t hurt but it might be enough to push you back.” People have lost eyes, teeth, fingers, and more from being shot by these projectiles. Police use these types of weapons for what they call “pain compliance.”
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Protests against the ICE terror are facing violent repression from the LA county sheriffs department and LAPD just outside of LA City Hall at grand Park now. Chemical, kinetic and stun weapons are being used against crowds that are chanting and holding signs and flags.
#LA
#LA
June 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Protests against the ICE terror are facing violent repression from the LA county sheriffs department and LAPD just outside of LA City Hall at grand Park now. Chemical, kinetic and stun weapons are being used against crowds that are chanting and holding signs and flags.
#LA
#LA
Our reporters are out in the field again this weekend! If you could ask them any question about what it's like for journalists to cover ICE protests, what would you want to know?
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Don't forget to subscribe or donate at thesouthlander.com, which supports our ability to bring you breaking news.
June 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Our reporters are out in the field again this weekend! If you could ask them any question about what it's like for journalists to cover ICE protests, what would you want to know?
Don't forget to subscribe or donate at thesouthlander.com, which supports our ability to bring you breaking news.
Don't forget to subscribe or donate at thesouthlander.com, which supports our ability to bring you breaking news.
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I'd missed this incident with @abemarquez.bsky.social from @thesouthlander.com last Saturday. Glad LA Times brought it to light. Not so happy with LASD repeatedly shooting him. This isn't "crowd control," this is "press attack." www.latimes.com/california/s...
June 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'd missed this incident with @abemarquez.bsky.social from @thesouthlander.com last Saturday. Glad LA Times brought it to light. Not so happy with LASD repeatedly shooting him. This isn't "crowd control," this is "press attack." www.latimes.com/california/s...
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@thesouthlander.com co-founder and journalist @bencamach0.bsky.social was shot with crowd-control munitions twice — in the knee and then the elbow — while covering protests in the LA suburbs of Compton and Paramount on June 7.
Journalist shot with crowd-control munitions at immigration protest near LA
Ben Camacho, co-founder of and journalist for The Southlander, was shot twice with crowd-control munitions by law enforcement while covering …
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June 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@thesouthlander.com co-founder and journalist @bencamach0.bsky.social was shot with crowd-control munitions twice — in the knee and then the elbow — while covering protests in the LA suburbs of Compton and Paramount on June 7.
Did you read our latest newsletter? If not, it's not too late! Visit thesouthlander.com/ice-terror/ for a recap on how the military occupation of Los Angeles unfurled.
Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out on more reporting from our team this weekend!
Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out on more reporting from our team this weekend!
The Southland stands up to ICE terror
Throughout Greater LA, people take to the streets to protest federal abductions in immigrant communities.
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June 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Did you read our latest newsletter? If not, it's not too late! Visit thesouthlander.com/ice-terror/ for a recap on how the military occupation of Los Angeles unfurled.
Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out on more reporting from our team this weekend!
Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out on more reporting from our team this weekend!
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June 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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my colleague @abemarquez.bsky.social was targeted by LA sheriff's deputies while yelling "press!" and showing his press pass. The police agencies we are dealing with during the ICE terror are ignoring press freedom.
June 12, 2025 at 4:13 AM
my colleague @abemarquez.bsky.social was targeted by LA sheriff's deputies while yelling "press!" and showing his press pass. The police agencies we are dealing with during the ICE terror are ignoring press freedom.