Join the Long Term Struggle for Transit Justice in LA

Join the Long Term Struggle for Transit Justice in LA

Inspired by the successful fight against Measure J? Join the BRU on November 17th! If this is your first meeting you will go through a special orientation to learn more about the history and politics of the BRU. Time: 9:30am Location:...

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Measure J equals gentrification, racism, and pollution with public funds

Measure J equals gentrification, racism, and pollution with public funds

By Sunyoung Yang and Eric Mann Published on 10/30/12 in the Daily News Los Angeles MEASURE J is the latest version of gentrification, racism, and environmental pollution packaged as urban progress. It is Mayor Villaraigosa's swan song for L.A. as he moves...

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The Fight for the Soul of Los Angeles

The Fight for the Soul of Los Angeles

In Los Angeles this November 6, on the same ballot as the presidential election, is a racist, gentrifying, sales tax initiated by the Los Angeles MTA and the Move LA Coalition—Measure J. This ½ cent sales tax is an...

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