LA Progressive

Dick and Sharon are the editors and publishers of the LA Progressive, a platform they established to elevate progressive voices in Los Angeles. They also created and host The Left Coast Forum, an annual gathering that brings together progressive activists, scholars, organizers, filmmakers, media professionals, and others dedicated to analyzing and transforming systems of oppression. The LA Progressive was launched in 2008 with the goal of highlighting progressive viewpoints on current events. Its mission is to offer a space for diverse progressive thoughts and opinions. This publication is proud to practice advocacy journalism, prioritizing the public interest over corporate agendas. A talented group of writers contributes to the LA Progressive, producing around 45 articles each week. Along with editing and publishing, Dick and Sharon also contribute their own writings. The LA Progressive addresses a wide range of progressive topics, focusing on both national and international issues, while giving special attention to local concerns in Los Angeles, where the publication is based.

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How Far The Fascist Analogy Works

4 days ago | laprogressive.com | Richard D. Wolff |Rob Maurer

In the short period from1918 to the 1930s, the German working class suffered three historic traumas. Germany lost a devastating world war and thus its colonies, suffered one of the world’s worst inflations, and then crashed into the Great Depression. Nothing in the prior century had prepared Germany’s working class for the sudden losses of life, of physical and mental health, of family savings, and of jobs and careers that those traumas entailed.
Crackdown on Protests Costs Los Angeles Millions

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Jeremy Lindenfeld |Rob Maurer

LAPD’s response to anti-ICE protests, which has already resulted in litigation, is putting additional stress on the city’s budget. Law enforcement’s crackdown on recent protests across Los Angeles has cost the city more than $17 million — with the price tag likely to keep ballooning.
In Pentagon's Budget, $45 Million for a Military Parade Is Chump Change

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Elliott Negin |Rob Maurer

The cost of the parade, which was poorly attended, pales in comparison with the trillions of taxpayer dollars the U.S. military has squandered since the turn of the century. Much has been made about the price tag of the military parade that took place on Saturday in Washington, D.C., commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and, coincidentally, Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
LA’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance Needs a Major Update

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Dick Platkin |Rob Maurer

Real estate and landlord lobbies will oppose these amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance so we must push the Mayor and their City Councilmembers hard. Real estate and landlord lobbies will oppose these amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance so we must push the Mayor and their City Councilmembers hard. The City of Los Angeles adopted its Rent Stabilization Ordinance in 1978. This means that each year fewer apartments in Los Angeles are subject to this 47 year-old law.
How America Goes to War: Iraq, Ukraine & Now Iran

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Dr. Jack Rasmus |Rob Maurer

As US official spokespersons deny US involvement, Trump himself publicly refers to the Israel attack as “we” and calls on Iran to ‘unconditionally surrender.’ As US official spokespersons deny US involvement, Trump himself publicly refers to the Israel attack as “we” and calls on Iran to ‘unconditionally surrender.’ After promising during the 2024 election to stop the USA’s ‘forever wars’ in the 21stcentury, in less than six months in office Donald Trump is about to start another ‘forever’...
A “No Kings” Debrief Reveals the Difficulties of Activism

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Richard Eskow |Rob Maurer

The crowds that gathered for “No Kings” were ripe for a message that affirmed economic justice, demanded real democracy, and called for an end to oligarchic rule. The crowds that gathered for “No Kings” were ripe for a message that affirmed economic justice, demanded real democracy, and called for an end to oligarchic rule. The “after-action review” is an exercise that the left’s most organized opponents—in business, the military, and law enforcement—conduct on a routine basis.
Can We Be Too Far-Sighted?

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Paul deLespinasse |Rob Maurer

The real challenge is to live as well as possible in the world we have, rather than risking destruction by measures taken to affect life in a billion years. The real challenge is to live as well as possible in the world we have, rather than risking destruction by measures taken to affect life in a billion years.
I’m a Criminal, a Rebel, and an Insurrectionist

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Joe Mathews |Rob Maurer

We the people—criminals, rebels, insurrectionists of California—will have to defend ourselves. We’ll have to create networks and organizations of self-defense. I’m not just your columnist. I’m your outlaw. I’m not telling you this to seem cool, or to sell a country album. No, siree. I am telling you that, as an official matter of public record, I am a criminal. According to the government of the United States of America. If you’re a Californian, you might be one, too.
Budget-Conscious Living in 2025: How Modern Families Balance Smart Spending and Quality Living

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Tiqua Jackson |Rob Maurer

This new era of consumer awareness is reshaping not only how we shop, but how we live. The rising cost of living has turned even the most casual shopper into a strategic spender. In 2025, managing a household budget isn’t just about clipping coupons or waiting for seasonal sales—it’s about rethinking how we consume, where we shop, and what value really means.
What Your Dream Lifestyle Might Be Telling You About College

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Britta Hedlund |Rob Maurer

At the end of the day, you’re not just picking a place to learn — you’re picking a place to live, grow, and evolve. • Choosing a college based on lifestyle alignment — rather than rankings or stats — can significantly impact your academic success, emotional well-being, and sense of belonging. • The concept of “fit” should expand beyond checklists to include daily routines, climate, community vibe, and the kind of environment that energizes you.