TRUMP’S MASS DEPORTATION HITS ITS OWN WALL

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So much to read, yet, such little time. This reality notwithstanding, here are four articles I think you should check out this weekend and why.

1. Aryan Brotherhood members found guilty of ordering L.A. County murders from prison – Matthew Ormseth, L.A. Times

2. LADWP paying up to $1,975 an hour to Munger, Tolles & Olson, to defend against lawsuits from the Palisades – Matt Hamilton & David Zahniser, L.A. Times

3. Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Hits Its Own Wall – Brittany Gibson, Axios

4. Revisiting Obama‘s Presidency and its Impact on the Democratic Party – Yeva Nersisyan, The Hill

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J.T.

SURPRISE! EPISODE 150 WITH THE SOCIAL PRIMATE PODCAST

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2024 has been an incredible year, but today I’ve got one more present for the Los Cuentos listenership before it’s over: The 150th episode of the Social Primate Podcast featuring yours truly, which aired live on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. In the special program, as noted by Eddie Aguirre, my colleague and podcaster from another broadcaster:

“Together, we dive into the untold stories of Los Angeles, including captivating listener-submitted pieces that bring the city, its people and our shared human experiences to life. If you love authentic storytelling and hearing the voices of LA’s vibrant communities, this episode is for you. Don’t miss it!”

Enjoy it, and until the next one, Los Angeles!

J.T.

PROP 36, L.A. REDISTRICTING AND ETHICS, AND EXPANDING THE L.A. COUNTY BOARD

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Got a ballot recently? Reporter at L.A. Public Press Elizabeth Chou and I get into a handful of the choices on the ballot this November to get you started on your voting journey!

We discuss Prop 36, or the innocuously titled “Drug and Theft Crime Penalties and Treatment-Mandated Felonies Initiative,” Prop 33, or the “Prohibit State Limitations on Rent Control Initiative,” a new plan for L.A.’s maps or redistricting (Charter Amendment DD), the L.A. Ethics Commission (Charter Amendment ER), and even the expansion of the L.A. County Board (Measure G), as well as the expansion of funds for homeless services (Measure A).

Keep up with Elizabeth Chou at https://x.com/reporterliz.

To make a one-time donation to my nonprofit work for working-class communities in The City, do so here. To support the production of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast for as little as $5 a month, check out my page at Patreon.

Until the next time, stay vigilant and stay tuned.

J.T.