Great journalism, ProPublica, & growing evidence that betrayals of integrity atop our justice system by likes of #ClarenceThomas & #SamuelAlito enable corruption throughout our courts, as right-wing politicians, in or out of robes, exploit every conflict of interest they can The Associated Press

Thank you, Joe Biden! You earned the #MostVotesEver by any candidate in U.S. history, more than 81 million ballots. With more than 50 years of #PublicService, yours is a profile in courage not only for #Democrats, but also for ALL Americans, to protect #freedoms & #democracy.

This same joy is palpable in Chicago this week at #DNC2024.

Indelible moment from #Day1 of #DNC2024, thanks to the courage & #HadleyDuvall: “What is so beautiful about a child having to carry her parent’s child?”

Victory as legislation passes to shut disastrous #DeLeonLoophole: CA law to stop blight from throwaway #PlasticBags was sabotaged by #KevinDeLeon, now a disgraced L.A. Councilmember. At last, #AB2236 & #SB1053 close that 2014 loophole. Sierra Club CA LAist latimes.com/environment/st…

His sellout saddled ALL Californians with hefty pollution & cleanup costs: Ever wonder why heavier, thicker #PlasticBags abound at grocery checkouts — & in dumps & storm drains? Here’s the scoop on the #DeLeonLoophole. CalMatters @LATimes SacBee Editorial Board citywatchla.com/climate/29485-…

“Heat Wave” on the organ Los Angeles Dodgers. Cheers to Dieter Ruehle for music for 102 degrees. Is artist #RobertVargas hydrating before throwing 1st pitch? Great tribute to his honorary day in L.A. & his gorgeous #ShoheiOhtani mural in #LittleTokyo. Boyle Heights Beat boyleheightsbeat.com/boyle-heights-…

Mocking laughs: “Execution” says #WhatsHisName about taking away American women’s right to choose. Cheer of relief in #SilverLake at the moderator’s fact-check of his unhinged falsehood. #TrumpAbortionBans #PresidentialDebate

“Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people.” Vice President JD Vance is winning this #PresidentialDebate against #WhatsHisName with well-crafted zingers like this one.

Calling him on cowardice: How the Vice President JD Vance has marshaled #Republicans against #WhatsHisName has proved particularly effective in this #PresidentialDebate. This reinforces how she frames her campaign as for “#freedom” & “country” & “#democracy” to welcome all voters.

Shame! Gasps in City of Pasadena chamber as @PasadenaMayorGordo Victor Gordo kills #ethics fix in 4-4 vote. Credit Councilmembers Jess Rivas Vice Mayor Jess Rivas 🦜 & Jason Lyon Pasadena District 7 for ordinance, in works for 3 yrs, to reduce $5.5k max contribs to $1k(Council) & $2.5(Mayor) LAist Los Angeles Times

Sublime, indeed: “From now on, the best day of your life should be known as an #Ohtani,” writes Jerry Brewer in The Washington Post. Sapient, stirring sports writing equal to this extraordinary athlete. #5151 #ShoheiOhtani #MVP Los Angeles Dodgers #WillIreton #LanguageAccess #Interpreting MLB

In Wisconsin we’re working to earn every vote for Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Rebecca Cooke, Jodi Emerson, and Christian Phelps — not just for our futures, but for the futures of our children and grandchildren.

Victory! Thank you, Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing new law #SB1053 to shut #DeLeonLoophole & end travesty of thicker #PlasticBags that have choked our communities & riverbeds with even worse, costlier waste CalMatters Los Angeles Times The Sacramento Bee LAist Mercury News gov.ca.gov/2024/09/22/gov…

Enviro win 10 yrs in making: New law signed by Gov Newsom closes loophole carved by #KevinDeLeon for polluters, big donors to his campaigns. Selling out saddled CA with #PlasticWaste & cost us enormously #SB1053 NRDC 🌎🏡 Sierra Club Azul California Environmental Voters citywatchla.com/climate/29485-…

Why is #SNLPremiere promoting disinformation as humor? False attack on #Immigrants & #VoterRegistration in #AZ amplifies false narrative by authors of #Project2025. Spreading their poison does actual harm to real people & undermines democracy. David Folkenflik Variety @ulabeast

Great answer by Governor Tim Walz on ending killing of students with firearms & assault weapons. No clear response from #JDVance but to agree with the longtime lawmaker & current governor whose son experienced threat of #GunViolence.

Happy surprise! Thanks to engaged #GoodTrouble-makers of Eastside & Northeast LA for this recognition. Biggest dividend of fighting for #WomensRights, #LGBTQ+ equality, #PublicEducation, #Housing, #EnvironmentalJustice & #PublicIntegrity is feeling how wins improve folks’ lives.

Democracy Dies in Double Standard: Cowardice by billionaire Jeff Bezos to break tradition, suppress editorial voice of The Washington Post & kill endorsement in Pres. contest is another threat to #PressFreedom. Mimicking ’s spinelessness & falsehood at Los Angeles Times Shame!

No badge for bigotry: This ouster is win for #PublicSafety & #PublicIntegrity. #CivilianOversight takes a village, incl diligent local reporting like award-winner Keri Blakinger. #DoNotRehire not enough; #decertification is essential tool AirTalk with Larry Mantle KCRW Press Play latimes.com/california/sto…