John Motter is an organizer with Ground Game LA, About Face: Veterans Against The War, and a Knock co-founder. Bylines? More like "bye" lines. @johnmotter on sites not banned from yet
Right-wing groups showed up outside a GUSD meeting to express bigotry, chase around pro-Pride protesters, and threaten teachers.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence Erupts at Protest Outside Saticoy Elementary in North Hollywood
A chain of anti-LGBTQ+ activity at Saticoy Elementary School built to a rally organized on June 2, leaving parents and LGBTQ+ advocates fearing for the safety of the students.
Sam Yebri and the LAPD Aren’t Going to Stop the Nazis
Despite feigned media shock about them being in Los Angeles, antisemites have been here for a while. The community — not the police — is going to get rid of them.
Police Batons Clash with Pro-Abortion Activists’ Faces
The way federal police under a Democratic administration violently suppressed a pro-abortion protest could be chilling foreshadowing.
Op-Ed: Los Angeles Doesn’t Need a Space Force Station
After a year of constituents demanding COVID relief, Mayor Garcetti and Governor Newsom announce LA is getting a Space Force station.
“Has Mayor Eric Garcetti Ever Met with You?” LA Organizer Edition
The LA Mayor says we’re “in this together” but remains disconnected from community organizers.
Once Again, Councilmember David Ryu Can’t Stop Lying in Public
At a campaign debate, incumbent David Ryu repeatedly (and dishonestly) denigrated the DSA, Ground Game LA, and his opponent Nithya Raman.
There’s Nothing Christmas About Copaganda
Die Hard isn’t a Christmas movie, it’s pro police propaganda.
How Much Does LA Spend On Policing?
Now seems as good a time as any to evaluate our spending priorities.
Top 10 Annoying Strategies City Council Uses To Keep You Out Of Their Meetings
If there’s one thing city hall hates more than having to do their job, it’s having to see their constituents while doing it.
Vote For Kevin de León, I Guess
So KDL is running for Senate. People should vote for him. Mostly because he isn’t Dianne Feinstein.
Vote “Mayor Boy” for best new hero of Comic Con 2018!
Is he the hero that LA needs? The hero LA deserves? Neither???
Red Carpet Ableism in Hollywood
Hollywood Boulevard is shut down again for yet another premiere. But who's forced out to let that happen?
LA Jumps at Chance to Rehabilitate War Criminal
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's PR tour hits Los Angeles.
Sweeps Week in West Hollywood
Would it help if people understood that the oppression of unhoused residents in LA is largely rooted in racism and homophobia?
Measure H/HHH Update: LA City Council Robbing Peter to Pay Paul and Mary
Cops are getting your money again.
House Defense Spending Bills, Math, and You!
Hey kids! If I know high schoolers, there’s nothing they enjoy more during the summer months than SAT prep questions.
Escape from LA2024: My vision board for LA’s Olympic Bid
Want to know how good it’s gonna get? Well, here’s my vision for all the wonderful things to come:
