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We're a community of Angelenos fighting for policies that will make LA County a fair, flourishing place for everyone.
New LA Pod episode is here! @awalkerinla.bsky.social @mikebonin.bsky.social guest co-host @reporterliz.bsky.social of @thelareporter.bsky.social discuss a secretive $2 million payout to LA County’s CEO, who claims she suffered “reputational harm” from Measure G...

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October 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
In a time when political divisions run deep, genuine dialogue can feel impossible — but it doesn’t have to be.

Learn from a practice called “deep canvassing,” which supports strangers to engage in this challenging yet essential task.

10/21 @7pm on Zoom

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October 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Tonight 6pm! Measure ULA is under threat. Join us: laforward.org/events/ula
September 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
BIG NEWS 🎉 Our team doubled in size!

We’re thrilled to welcome Jacqueline Coto, Jillian Burgos and Jason Enright to the LA Forward staff.

Read their bios and learn about their journeys to LA Forward at www.laforward.org/our-team
September 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A Capital Infrastructure Plan (CIP) for LA could change lives! the City of LA is the only major city in the United States without a CIP. Learn more at one of our 3 upcoming teach-ins: www.laforward.org/cip
September 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
As CA's '25 legislative season nears its close, the work to ensure that renters and affordable housing advocates win in 2026 has already begun! Find out more with reps from @housingnowca.bsky.social during this meeting of our Housing Justice group. www.laforward.org/events/hj-20...
September 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
New LA Pod episode! @awalkerinla.bsky.social @mikebonin.bsky.social & @rachelreyes.bsky.social talk about how LAUSD plans to protect students from their federal government. ICE crashes Gov Newsom’s redistricting press conference. DC is invaded by Trump, just like LA leaders warned would happen...
August 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Join us tonight at 7pm for our August Monthly Meeting! laforward.org/events/mm-aug2025
August 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
New LA Pod episode is here, with special guest host @katecagle.bsky.social of Spectrum News 1! @mikebonin.bsky.social, @godfreyplata.bsky.social and Kate discuss the new “Trojan Horse” raids, Trump launching a new LA28 WH task force while continuing to bash LA...

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August 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Join us on Aug 6 to make polluters pay! www.laforward.org/events/mpp-a...
July 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
... we check on the accomplishments of the fire-recovery billionaires, and try to figure out why one of those billionaires, @latimes.com owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, announced he’s taking the paper public. Listen at thinkforward.la, on Apple Podcasts, via Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
July 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Join us on Tues for a teach-in about ways to make your $ go further & help win elections to get Republicans and bad Dems out of power! We'll tackle questions like "Should I be giving to candidates? How important is it to get a tax-deduction for donations?"
RSVP laforward.org/events/strategic-giving
July 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A new CA State bill, SB79, promises the construction of more apartment buildings near transit. While more housing is good, it’s critical that legislation is crafted to minimize displacement and gentrification. Join us for a virtual teach-in on 7/31 to learn more. RSVP: laforward.org/events/sb79
July 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
TONIGHT 7/15 @7pm on Zoom: Where are our elected leaders? Why aren't more of them standing up to Trump? At our July Monthly Meeting, we'll dive into these questions together.
RSVP at laforward.org/events/mm-july2025
July 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New LA Podcast episode with @awalkerinla.bsky.social @mikebonin.bsky.social @godfreyplata.bsky.social on the terrifying U.S. military invasion of MacArthur Park that sent LA Mayor Karen Bass racing to the scene. Why homicides in LA have hit a 60-year low (hint:..

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July 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
📣 TONIGHT on Zoom (July 14, 8–9pm): The LA City Charter (think LA’s constitution) is getting a major rewrite, and this is your chance to be part of a once in a generation opportunity for change!

More info & RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/chart...
July 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
And the biggest-ever rollback of California’s often-abused environmental quality law, CEQA. Featuring @awalkerinla.bsky.social @hayesdavenport.bsky.social @mikebonin.bsky.social and Carla Hall

Check it out wherever you get your podcasts or at thinkforward.la/la-podcast-c...
July 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
NEW LA PODCAST - @awalkerinla.bsky.social @mikebonin.bsky.social & @godfreyplata.bsky.social discuss a third week of ICE raids that are more violent, more brazen, and raising more questions about how LAPD is assisting with these kidnappings...

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July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
NEW LA Podcast -- updates on LA under siege as at least 500 people are brutally taken in federal raids, the massive No Kings rally in DTLA ends in police violence, how CHIRLA’s rapid response team is monitoring detention centers, widespread fear fuels economic crisis across a city of immigrants...
June 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We're honored to be joined TONIGHT 6/17 by two powerful organizations doing critical work for immigrant justice: @oralelb and the Represent LA Coalition.
RSVP: www.laforward.org/events/mm-ju...
June 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This was one of the ugliest, most intense weeks in LA's history as federal forces terrorize the region. If you need to get caught up, take 1 hour to listen to this week's episode of LA Podcast.

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June 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Immigration raids have shaken LA. This moment calls for action, solidarity, and deeper community defense. Join us for our monthly meeting on Tues 6/17, where we’ll reflect on what’s happened over the last week and a half and learn how we can keep each other safe.
laforward.org/events/mm-june2025
June 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
120 affordable homes or a $10M payout, the equivalent of 100 more layoffs? That’s the choice Mayor Bass must make before July 4.

📣 Tell Mayor Bass to choose housing, not layoffs.
📩 Send a pre-written email today: laforward.org/venice-dell
June 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
CM Traci Park and her supporters are claiming that the Venice Dell Community affordable housing project is dead. They are wrong. We have a short window to push this project forward. Join us TONIGHT (6/3) to take action immediately. Plus get updates on LARSO. RSVP: laforward.org/events/hj-june
June 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW: @mikebonin.bsky.social, Hayes, and Carla discuss the growing desire among LA Councilmembers to rein in mayoral oversight of homelessness. Plus, new city and state efforts to lure the entertainment industry back to LA.

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June 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM