Imagining Alternatives: Progressive Economics and Social Movements, Saturday, February 6, Occidental College.
Los Angeles
Garcetti Finally Calls for Action on Homeless Crisis
James Preston Allen: City Council passes ordinances but will they actually find the courage to act?
The Middle East
Massacre of Peaceful Gaza Demonstrators: An Israeli Crime Against Humanity
Kevin B. Anderson: Unprecedented character of Gaza massacre of March 30 shows utter depravity of Israeli government, but will not be able to break will of the Palestinian people.
Economic Issues
Predatory Lending: Tip of the Iceberg
Julianne Malvieux: The new leadership of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency has been pressured to relax payday-lending rules. Several states have bowed to the pressure to support the payday lender that exploit low-income, mostly Black and Brown, communities.