What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin
Los Angeles is at a turning point. We are living in a defining moment. What happens next is up to us. Over the past few years, problems and challenges have shaken this city -- and tremendous opportunities for change have presented themselves. How do we rise to this moment and emerge a better place to live? What will it take to create a more just and a more equitable community? Working together, how are we going to create a stronger, forward-thinking Los Angeles? Mike Bonin, writer, teacher, progressive activist and former City Councilmember, looks at the issues and problems facing Los Angeles, examines ideas, and talks with the people who will lead us to a brighter future.
Produced in partnership with LA Forward.
What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin
Who is really behind the anti-LGBTQ+ protests in Los Angeles?
The national wave of anti-gay, anti-trans hate is erupting here in Los Angeles County – and it’s a lot uglier and even more sinister than you think. It’s being led and fed by dangerous forces – Proud Boys, right-wingers, and Capitol Hill rioters.
On this episode, Mike talks with independent journalists Sean Beckner-Carmitchel and Joey Scott, who explain what really went down in North Hollywood and Glendale, and who is really behind it.
NEWS REPORTS:
Daily Beast: How Far-Right Extremists Are Targeting Pro-LGBT Schools
Knock LA: Proud Boys and Others Descend on Glendale Unified School District
Sean's coverage of the protests at Saticoy Elementary School:
Sean's coverage of the protests in Glendale:
Joey's coverage of the right-wing players at the demonstrations:
IMPORTANT STATEMENTS
Statement from GALAS LGBTQ+ Armenian Society, Southern California Armenian Democrats, Armenian-American Action Network: https://www.galasla.org/post/in-response-to-the-recent-events-in-los-angeles-area-schools
Jackie Goldberg Speech: "Fear is not our Friend. Love is."
Statement from Glendale Unified School District Parents for Public Schools: (LINK)
Statement from Glendale Mayor Dan Brotman: https://twitter.com/MyGlendale/status/1666837632930947072
ORGANIZATIONAL LINKS
GALAS LGBTQ+ Armenian Society
Southern California Armenian Democrats
Armenian-American Action Network
Glendale Unified School District Parents for Public Schools
The Real Jordan Henry
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Joey Scott
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