Jody Armour on KCRW

California could soon have a law that protects rap lyrics and other creative expressions from being used against defendants in court cases.

No more using rappers’ lyrics against them in court: Aim of CA bill

California could soon have a law that protects rap lyrics and other creative expressions from being used against defendants in court cases.

from Greater LA

USC law professor Jody Armour points out that there’s no commitment to overhaul policing, and it’s unclear whether new legislation can prevent more police brutality.

Individual accountability can’t solve systemic racism, says USC professor Jody Armour

USC law professor Jody Armour points out that there’s no commitment to overhaul policing, and it’s unclear whether new legislation can prevent more police brutality.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The LAPD’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) started in 2011 in high-crime areas to focus on building trust between police and residents.

Will changes to LAPD’s Community Safety Partnership build trust with residents?

The LAPD’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) started in 2011 in high-crime areas to focus on building trust between police and residents.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Unhoused Angelenos in temporary shelters will get priority for many city-funded affordable housing units — under policy shift enacted by Mayor Karen Bass.

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Ahead of the album “Spirit Power,” and coffee table book “Marr’s Guitars” — Johnny Marr stops by MBE to share stories and songs that define him.

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An executive order from President Biden created new guidelines for AI. Is the government taking on the proper role in regulating tech?

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Fanatic! Today we’re in sunny California. 76F currently, much different than when I last wrote you last week. Hard to take the tour is winding down. https://www.henryrollins.com/tour

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