Liz 💋
@liz-jk.bsky.social
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The report that shames the American political and judicial systems, in full:
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January 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The report that shames the American political and judicial systems, in full:
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
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Before taking office, Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles had said she would not go abroad. She was overseas when wildfires erupted.
Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has been criticized for being out of the country when the wildfires broke out. Three years ago, she promised in an interview to cut back on her world travel and focus o...
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Before taking office, Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles had said she would not go abroad. She was overseas when wildfires erupted.
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NEW: Nearly every California Republican in Congress fled the state to Mar-a-Lago as LA continues to burn.
California Republicans Flee to Mar-a-Lago as LA Burns
Instead of providing leadership, they decided to kiss Trump’s ring
meidasnews.com
January 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
NEW: Nearly every California Republican in Congress fled the state to Mar-a-Lago as LA continues to burn.
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LA Times columnist @lorraineali.bsky.social with a powerful piece:
Column: 'Are you OK?' Thank you for asking about us in fire-ravaged L.A.
If you live in Southern California, you're getting the messages via text, email, IMs, chats and every other way imaginable: People worldwide asking if you are safe.
www.latimes.com
January 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
LA Times columnist @lorraineali.bsky.social with a powerful piece:
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Some wealthy property owners in California are hiring private fire crews, which can cost thousands of dollars a day. Demand for private firefighting has been rising as wildfires have grown in ferocity and frequency over the past several decades.
‘Will Pay Any Amount:’ Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Some wealthy property owners in California are hiring private fire crews, which can cost thousands of dollars a day. Demand for private firefighting has been rising as wildfires have grown in ferocity and frequency over the past several decades.