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The People v. Charlie Beck: An Indictment of Five Years of LAPD Abuse

Posted on May 20, 2014 by olaasm

  Shortly after LAPD Chief Charlie Beck submitted formal notification of his intent to serve another, 5-year term atop the United States’ third largest police force, the sycophantic, Los Angeles media – long-storied and ever-faithful propagandists to the city’s powerful … Continue reading →

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Occupy’s “Bloody Mary” – No Joking Matter

Posted on January 26, 2014 by olaasm

Folklore has it that if you stand in front of a mirror and say “Bloody Mary” three times,  a malevolent spirit will appear in the reflection there to do you harm. It’s one of those rituals kids often do to … Continue reading →

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Sex Work & Social Change: Confront Your Prejudice Because We Aren’t Leaving

Posted on January 6, 2014 by olaasm

(ed. Originally published October 23, 2013 – here!) Submitted by members of SWOP-LA and also featured in the October-December, 2013 (Vol. 26, No. 4 in .pdf) print edition of Turning The Tide. Back in 1997, a group of radical activist sex … Continue reading →

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