Opening up on the conversation on the issues being debated in today's Los Angeles. Featuring interviews with local social and environmental justice leaders, plus the kind of big-picture context you won't find anywhere else. Hosted by the founder of LA Forward, David Levitus, Ph.D.
LA Forwards & Backwards
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Opening up on the conversation on the issues being debated in today's Los Angeles. Featuring interviews with local social and environmental justice leaders, plus the kind of big-picture context you won't find anywhere else. Hosted by the founder of LA Forward, David Levitus, Ph.D.
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Recent Episodes
December 7, 2020
Lessons from the Campaign Trail
<p>Excited to share a panel discussion with three progressive candidates for office in 2020 who shared what they learned, what they wish they knew when they got started, and how we can build the political power needed to advance our movement for justice! Moderated by David Levitus and featuring Aura Vasquez, Godfrey Plata, and Yasmine-Imani McMorris, Culver City Councilmember.</p>
August 16, 2020
Redistricting in Los Angeles and How You Can Be Involved
<p class="">For the 1st time ever, LA County has an independent Redistricting Commission that gives residents, not politicians, the power to draw district maps and prevent gerrymandering. YOU can shape the redistricting process by serving as a commissioner. You will need to apply by August 31. Learn more by listening to this workshop hosted by LA Forward and Common Cause. Full video version is available at https://losangelesforward.org/redistricting</p>
June 21, 2020
LA Civics 101
<p>Are you discovering the power of local government for the first time? Confused by what you're learning? Want to get educated so you can be effective in making sure our budgets and policies reflect our values? Listen to a recording of our 2020 teach-in on LA Civics 101 to get an overview of the nuts and bolts of local government.</p> <p>What's the difference between LA City and LA County? What about the 87 other cities in LA County? What kind of power does the LA City Council have compared to the Mayor compared to the County Board of Supervisors? What's the role of the City Attorney (Mike Feuer), the District Attorney (Jackie Lacey), and the County Sheriff (Alex Villanueva)? We can't promise we'll answer all your questions but we'll sure as hell will try!</p>
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