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Rubén Salazar was an L.A. Times journalist who died 56 years ago while covering the Chicano Moratorium. Several local reporters and community members recently gathered to discuss his legacy and the pressures of reporting under threat of police violence and retaliation. 🧵1/7

As journalists reporting on state repression today, we stand on the shoulders of giants like Ruben Salazar. What he saw in the 60s about how the working class was treated is what we see today, and why we want to report on it," said @abemarquez.bsky.social, who spoke on a panel about Salazar. 🧵6/7

Rubén Salazar was an L.A. Times journalist who died 56 years ago while covering the Chicano Moratorium. Several local reporters and community members recently gathered to discuss his legacy and the pressures of reporting under threat of police violence and retaliation. 🧵1/7

Since the start of the second Trump administration, dozens of L.A.-based journalists have been struck with less-lethal rounds by police while covering ICE protests, according to data compiled by @adamrose.bsky.social, chair of the press rights committee of the Los Angeles Press Club. 🧵4/7

Rubén Salazar was an L.A. Times journalist who died 56 years ago while covering the Chicano Moratorium. Several local reporters and community members recently gathered to discuss his legacy and the pressures of reporting under threat of police violence and retaliation. 🧵1/7

According to the Rubén Salazar Project, he covered the military and political fallout of the Vietnam War in the year leading up this death. He was on the ground following the Chicano Moratorium for his work when he stopped into the Silver Dollar Bar and Cafe: rubensalazarproject.com 🧵2/7

⚠️ Content Warning: The Southlander previously reported that GEO Group, a billion-dollar private prison company, was ordered by the judge to share unsealed footage of the June 12, 2020 incident at the Adelanto ICE processing center… 🧵1/5

Read the latest full article and previous reporting at thesouthlander.com. ✍️ Ben Camacho 🧵4/5

⚠️ Content Warning: The Southlander previously reported that GEO Group, a billion-dollar private prison company, was ordered by the judge to share unsealed footage of the June 12, 2020 incident at the Adelanto ICE processing center… 🧵1/5

when a SWAT-like team began using chemical weapons that injured detainees who were protesting by refusing to return to their cells. Newly unsealed videos in the case show the moments shortly before, during, and after the use of force unfolded. 🧵2/5

Now we want to report on what we’re seeing in these records, but we need your help. We’re not owned by a hedge fund or a billionaire, and we currently operate on a subscriber-funded model. Here’s the ask: Sign up for our $10 a month membership.

For “Through the Labyrinth,” Immigrant Defenders Law Center managing attorney Sarah Houston spoke about the extreme measures immigrant families are taking in order to locate their loved ones if they are detained by ICE. Stream Episode 1 in order to hear the full conversation.

Episode 1 of The Southlander’s new podcast, “Through the Labyrinth,” is now available on all podcasting platforms. Find out how these families and their lawyers navigate the challenges of the U.S. immigrant detention system, with some succeeding and others walking away empty-handed. rb.gy/7zx1z1

🧵Happening now: People are gathering for International Workers Day at MacArthur Park Today marks the 20th anniversary of the historic march in which over a million people took over the streets of LA for “A Day Without a Mexican” Reporting by @abemarquez.bsky.social

“we are excited to be here to fight for all workers, and our patients” Dr. Dina Jaber - with CIR @seiu.org

🧵Happening now: People are gathering for International Workers Day at MacArthur Park Today marks the 20th anniversary of the historic march in which over a million people took over the streets of LA for “A Day Without a Mexican” Reporting by @abemarquez.bsky.social

“Our work is not meaningful unless we are supporting our fellow union members” Akhila L Ananth, a union member with California Faculty Association - Cal State LA. #MayDay

“Through the Labyrinth” uncovers the stories of Angelenos who struggle to find their loved ones amid the immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. The trailer for the podcast miniseries is now available on all streaming platforms ➡️ Spotify Link shorturl.at/vDzyv

The Southlander introduces its brand-new podcast, “Through the Labyrinth.” Listen to the trailer on all major podcasting platforms on April 27. ➡️ Stay tuned for more information. ➡️ Subscribe to our newsletter and become a paid subscriber in order to get early access to the trailer and episodes.

The Southlander introduces its brand-new podcast, “Through the Labyrinth.” Listen to the trailer on all major podcasting platforms on April 27. ➡️ Stay tuned for more information. ➡️ Subscribe to our newsletter and become a paid subscriber in order to get early access to the trailer and episodes.