The national wave of anti-gay, anti-trans hate is erupting here in Los Angeles County – and it’s a lot uglier and even more sinister than you think. It’s being led and fed by dangerous forces – Proud Boys, right-wingers, and Capitol Hill rioters.

On this episode, Mike talks with independent journalists Sean Beckner-Carmitchel and Joey Scott, who explain what really went down in North Hollywood and Glendale, and who is really behind it.

NEWS REPORTS:
Daily Beast:  How Far-Right Extremists Are Targeting Pro-LGBT Schools 

Knock LA: Proud Boys and Others Descend on Glendale Unified School District

Sean's coverage of the protests at Saticoy Elementary School:

Sean's coverage of the protests in Glendale:

Joey's coverage of the right-wing players at the demonstrations:

IMPORTANT STATEMENTS

Statement from GALAS LGBTQ+ Armenian Society,  Southern California Armenian Democrats, Armenian-American Action Network: https://www.galasla.org/post/in-response-to-the-recent-events-in-los-angeles-area-schools

Jackie Goldberg Speech: "Fear is not our Friend. Love is."

Statement from Glendale Unified School District Parents for Public Schools:  (LINK)

Statement from Glendale Mayor Dan Brotman: https://twitter.com/MyGlendale/status/1666837632930947072

ORGANIZATIONAL LINKS
GALAS LGBTQ+ Armenian Society

Southern California Armenian Democrats

Armenian-American Action Network

Glendale Unified School District Parents for Public Schools

The Real Jordan Henry


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Joey Scott
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What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.