Some needed good news! Homelessness is *down* in LA by 3.4% in the City and 4% in the County. Even though we may not fully feel the impact on the street, the data can show us a trend. Let’s talk about what works and what doesn’t work, so we can keep moving in the right direction. 🧵

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Budgeting for Harm: Will California Roll Back Rights for Survivors? - Knock LA California school administrators and politicians are trying to make it more difficult for survivors of sexual abuse to seek justice.

My senator (Ben Allen) authored a bill over that would have severely curtailed the rights of CSA survivors under AB218. Last week, he pulled SB 832—for now.

I wrote about my experience with AB 218 & why it’s important for @knockdotla.bsky.social

Please read (but ofc, TW: CSA!)

Fires and Heat Waves Don’t Stop Harmful Sweeps Of Unhoused Angelenos - Knock LA A new City Council motion aims to protect encampments from evictions during extreme weather

New on KNOCK: as the climate crisis intensifies, the city continues destructive sweeps even during heatwaves and wildfires. A new motion from CM Hernandez aims to curb the practice, but advocates face an uphill battle at council.

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Buried Treasures of the Los Angeles DIY Underground - Knock LA Los Angeles DIY venues are a space for community, support, and creativity for trans and queer artists and musicians

New on Knock: trans and queer artists find solidarity at underground venues like FKA Church

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