Emily Leibert (Page 2)
November 19, 2020
Why L.A. Activists are Trying to Ban the 2028 Olympics
In 2017, NOlympics co-chair Jonny Coleman realized no one had taken a critical look at Los Angeles’ 2024 Olympics bid. So he did it himself.
November 10, 2020
Commentary: In the Fight for Menstrual Equity, the ACLU Refuses to Bow to Objectivity
Last year, when the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) published an in-depth report headlined, “The Unequal Price of Periods: Menstrual Equity in the United States,” social media users lost their minds.
November 6, 2020
Los Angeles Voters Say ‘Jackie Lacey Must Go,’ Pick Gascón for District Attorney
In a contentious, top-dollar race, Democratic candidate and former San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón captured the coveted D.A. seat in Los Angeles County, defeating incumbent candidate Jackie Lacey.
November 2, 2020
What Should a Female VP Sound Like? A Speech Coach Weighs In
Despite sexist “double binds,” Kamala Harris’ debate performance earlier this month was a win for women. But was it enough to win over voters?
October 13, 2020
The Venice Boardwalk Isn’t a “Freak Show” Anymore: It’s a Graveyard
The Venice Boardwalk, normally frequented by naked musicians covered in gold paint, is now sparsely populated with rickety tents and mostly storefronts