Over at NYC Streetsblog they're calling this strip "The Modern Day Midnight Ride." Of course, on this coast we have a different idea of what constitutes a Midnight Ride. Other than that, Ben Fried introduces the strip perfectly.
Paul Revere embarked on his midnight ride from Boston to Lexington more than a year before the United States declared independence. Nevertheless, with the Fourth of July around the corner, this toon from Tom Toles seemed appropriate today.
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The July 7 vigil for Kenny Hall had been peaceful until LAPD arrived and began pushing people around. When peacemaker Shamond "Lil AD" Bennett tried to intervene and de-escalate LAPD, officer Evan Mott assaulted him. When Dontreal Washington protested, officers punched him in the face. Then LAPD arrested them both.
ICE, crosswalks, LB & Glendale speed cameras, LAPD, bike lanes, Councilmember Lee, Tesla, car-nage, and more
At the deadly 4th/New Hampshire intersection, LAPD shut down Crosswalks Collective L.A.'s unpermitted safe streets work
ICE, LAX traffic, Section 8, 110 Freeway, Santa Monica, TOD, Echo Park, car-nage and more
Steep, green, quiet, and foggy. Plus, it has an ADA trail.
National Guard, Long Beach speed cameras, Camino City Terrace, Ktown, Wilshire/Crenshaw, Santa Monica, parking, car-nage, and more
