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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Southern Whites Are Erasing Black History, Again

2 days ago | laprogressive.com | David Love |Rob Maurer

White Southerners are writing the textbooks, erasing Black people from history, denigrating our name, and keeping the history books as white as their schools. White Southerners are writing the textbooks, erasing Black people from history, denigrating our name, and keeping the history books as white as their schools. As America has a reckoning over its legacy of racism and enslavement and the telling of history, along comes a story that should outrage us all, and open our eyes.
Sanctuary Cities Political Resistance to Trump's Tyranny and Hatred

2 days ago | laprogressive.com | Robert Koehler |Rob Maurer

Opposition is also political such as the existence of sanctuary cities whose governments refuse to cooperate with ICE, despite the risks they face for doing so. Opposition is also political such as the existence of sanctuary cities whose governments refuse to cooperate with ICE, despite the risks they face for doing so.
LA Wildfire Aftermath Reveals LA City Hall's Loyalties

5 days ago | laprogressive.com | Dick Platkin |Rob Maurer

Though accelerating climate change and dangerous topography are certain to produce lethal wildfires, the obvious policy of rezoning burn areas is not at City Hall. Though accelerating climate change and dangerous topography are certain to produce lethal wildfires, the obvious policy of rezoning burn areas is not at City Hall. On one hand, they privately know that the hillside areas destroyed in LA’s recent wildfires will soon burn again.
How Long Will We Watch as Gaza Starves to Death?

5 days ago | laprogressive.com | Ramzy Baroud |Rob Maurer

Israel continues to operate with impunity in what seems to be a brutal and protracted experiment, while much of the world observes with varying degrees of anger, helplessness, or total disregard. The situation in Gaza today starkly highlights Israeli exceptionalism. Israel is employing the starvation of two million Palestinians in the blockaded and devastated Gaza Strip as a tactic to extract political concessions from Palestinian groups operating there.
Why B-52 Bombers Couldn't Defeat the Vietnamese

6 days ago | laprogressive.com | David F. Bacon |Rob Maurer

More B-52s would not have won that war. They will not win any new war against a people willing to do whatever it takes to survive and win. On the plane to Hanoi in December of 2015, I opened my morning copy of the New York Times to find an article by Dave Philipps: “After 60 Years, B-52’s Still Dominate the U.S. Fleet.” The piece stuck with me.
Trump Dismantling Public Education but Educators Push Back

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Marianne Dhenin |Rob Maurer

More than 49 million young people attend public schools in the United States, and they have all been thrust into the center of President Donald Trump’s regressive agenda as he moves to use education funding as political leverage. Critics contend his attacks on public education will hurt disabled students, LGBTQ students, students of color, and those from low-income households the most.
A Nation Without Empathy is Just a Bully with a Gun

1 week ago | laprogressive.com | Thom Hartmann |Rob Maurer

A nation without empathy is not a nation; it’s merely a conspiracy to elevate the powerful while crushing the weak, a crime syndicate with a flag and an army. A nation without empathy is not a nation; it’s merely a conspiracy to elevate the powerful while crushing the weak, a crime syndicate with a flag and an army.
Two Distinct Real Estate Projects: Upperhouse and The Sen

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

Upperhouse is designed to meet the demands of city dwellers who value proximity to vibrant urban life, without sacrificing comfort or luxury. In the ever-evolving world of real estate, two developments stand out for their unique features and design philosophies: Upperhouse and The Sen. These two projects, while both promising luxury and sophistication, cater to different lifestyles and preferences.
The Importance of Local Citations for Personal Injury Lawyer SEO in 2025

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

For personal injury lawyers, local citations are particularly important because they signal to Google that your law firm is active in a specific geographic area. In the competitive realm of personal injury law, establishing a strong online presence is no longer optional; it's essential. Local citations have emerged as a pivotal factor in enhancing search engine rankings, signaling authority, and improving visibility within targeted geographic regions.
Could a European Sword Break a Katana?

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

The clash of a European sword forged with durability and brute strength in mind might challenge the katana's fabled superiority. The katana is often viewed as a crowning achievement in sword making. Its signature design is revered for unmatched skill and artistry. What if this celebrated weapon isn't as unbreakable as its reputation suggests? The clash of a European sword forged with durability and brute strength in mind might challenge the katana's fabled superiority.