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Multiple voting centers across L.A. County are reporting wait times that are longer than one hour. 🇺🇸🗳️ If you are in line at a vote center by 8 p.m., stay in line. You can cast your vote after polls close because you were in line before the vote center closed. abc7.la/3NToGc3

Polling places across the country close at 8pm—if you're still waiting, STAY IN LINE! ✊

If you encounter violence, threats, or intimidation at a polling place, call 911 immediately. After alerting local authorities, report the incident to the Justice Department. For election-related complaints, contact the FBI: tips.fbi.gov/home

Even if Trump loses, he will have proved that the most vicious campaign of lies, misogyny, racism, and xenophobia ever waged was not enough to stop nearly half the country from supporting him. My last pre-election column: newyorker.com/news/letter-fr…

VP Harris knows- when the middle class grows, so does America! 🌟 She has a plan to ✅ give small businesses a $50,000 tax deduction ✅ cut taxes for working people ✅ invest in new manufacturing jobs VOTE!! Volunteer w @FieldTeam_6 #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/HSodO6o7

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Kopi's list of accomplishments keep on growing 📈 @Yaamava | #MilestoneMoments

A soldier, a nurse, a lorry driver, a builder, a baker… these are just some of the men accused of the rape and assault of Gisèle Pelicot. By labelling rapists as “monsters,” we actively distance them from ordinary men, ignoring the reality that sexual violence against women is a deliberate choice made by countless men who walk all parts of our society. Such labels prevent us from confronting the truth this trial now holds up to the world: that many men walk freely in our communities, appearing trusted and safe, yet actively choose to commit acts of violence against women and girls… Many of the men accused in this trial have attempted to normalise their acts of sexual violence by framing their behaviour as a misunderstanding of consent, and even a reaction to personal struggles. These excuses do not mitigate their actions. Some of the men conceded they ‘should have left’ when they saw Gisèle Pelicot was unconscious, whilst others have been more explicit in their views towards women earlier in life, “I had a hatred towards women.” This normalisation by these men of their violent behaviours creates a disturbing disparity, minimising the seriousness of their crimes and shifting focus away from the harm of the victim. One of the men accused went as far to state he was ‘was simply following her husband’s instructions,’ going as far to directly tell Gisèle Pelicot in court: “It’s not me you should be angry with, it’s your husband,” This is an abhorrent case. Yet, it is an incredible survivor, Gisèle Pelicot, who in choosing to waive her anonymity now holds these ‘ordinary’ men up to the world, to show the full extent of the crimes. To stare down that the men who committed these acts were characters who occupied the community in her life, even ones she unwittingly greeted in her everyday life: “I saw him now and then in the bakery; I would say hello. I never thought he’d come and rape me,” - Gisèle Pelicot ➡️ theguardian.com/world/2024/oct…

THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS ARE THE 2024 NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!

Tomorrow is the deadline to register to vote in the presidential election. LAVote.gov can answer all your questions including who can vote, accommodations available for Californians with disabilities, and info on multilingual services.

I respect that some people don’t want their dog on the couch, but I couldn’t imagine denying him the pleasure

Andrew Garfield talks to Elmo about missing his mother after she recently passed away. “When I miss her I remember it’s because she made me so happy, I can celebrate her & miss her at the same time”

Simon dropped by @nypl this morning to show his support on #FreedomToRead community day of action and fight back against book bans. An intellectual king.

#DodgersWin! FINAL: #Dodgers 10, Mets 2

Will you or someone you know be voting for the first time in California this election season? Head over to this new resource to learn how! In this resource we share FAQs on voting, and how to contact our voting hotline ahead of election day. Learn more: disabilityrightsca.org/publications/v…

@Capitol_Weekly @emv52 @Jess_Bartholow @seiucalifornia @cbhda @healthaccess @SHGraves29 @CalBudgetCenter @CalMatters That is an impressive panel!

Video from our Conference on HEALTH CARE IN CA has been posted: Impact of the Budget Shortfall, w/@Jess_Bartholow @seiucalifornia; Michelle Cabrera @cbhda;  Beth Capell @healthaccess; @SHGraves29 @CalBudgetCenter. Moderated by Kristen Hwang @CalMatters capitolweekly.net/events/health-…

Taylor Swift donated $5 million to @FeedAm_org to help end hunger and helping communities in need in the wake of #HurricaneHelene and #HurricaneMilton. Hero 🇺🇸