Share: On Tuesday morning, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, announced on behalf of the Trump Administration that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an Obama-era program that gives 800,000 undocumented youth access to education and work, is to be terminated unless Congress can find a legislative solution within six months. Follow:
FYF Fest ready to rock Exposition Park
Share: FYF Fest is one of LA’s hottest summer music festivals, which consistently provides some of the biggest names in music, along with up and coming artists. This year, FYF Fest is no exception as its line up includes Hip-Hop legend Missy Elliott, rock gods Nine Inch Nails, and the notoriously elusive Frank Ocean, just to name a few. Follow:
Demeaning dress codes are out of style
Share: Dress code policies continue to police what women can and cannot wear in the name of so-called “decency.” Follow:
Pro/Con: Starbucks pulls the plug on patrons
Share: Starbucks began removing outlets in stores this past March in an effort to reduce transient traffic as well as Wi-Fi squatters, what are your thoughts on this move and is it effective? Follow:
It’s not American safety, it’s anti-immigrant propaganda
Share: It’s been no secret that Trump and his band of scheming, corrupt accomplices (or what government would apparently call an administration) have a personal vendetta against undocumented persons. Follow:
The Last Bookstore: A literary labyrinth
Share: The hustle and bustle of Downtown Los Angeles faded, as the strumming of a guitar performed a soft rock song over the speakers and set the tone for the afternoon. People disappeared into aisles and others emerged from another section, scouring every shelf carefully, hoping not to miss something great. Some clutched their findings and sat in the main area, nestled into the leather chairs and couches of red, blue and green. A standstill wave, a living sculpture of books layered over each other, …
Shame on vote shamers
Share: Ever since the 2016 presidential election campaign it seems like people have started ignoring the notion of personal privacy. Offensive letters that were recently sent to L.A. voters is just one more step toward the nation’s complete disregard of confidentiality. Follow:
Play a game and drink it too at EightyTwo
Share: In the heart of the arts district lies EightyTwo; a bar/arcade with retro classic games, beer on tap, and signature cocktails. If you’ve got a nostalgia itch for your childhood and want to grab a drink, this is the place for you. Follow:
LA artists battle for bragging rights
Share: With DJ LuiJay playing Hip-Hop over the speakers, artists from different backgrounds took to their easels with only 20 minutes on the clock. Their objective? Paint a work of art to win the votes of spectators and move on to the next round. Follow:
LA public transit needs less cars, more stations
Share: Los Angeles is known for its car culture, but the city’s congested routes and headache-inducing traffic jams that come with it have only been getting worse. Follow: