Underworld Turns

The Melania Movie Is an American Obscenity

Even in the Trumpian corner of New Jersey, where I chose to witness Melania, the $75 million Amazon-produced film about the first lady, I predicted that I would be watching alone. This is, after all, a historically bad time for theatrical releases, and initial forecasts for Melania‘s opening weekend had been dismal. Yet there they […]
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Federal Agents Launch Tear Gas at Nonviolent Anti-ICE Protesters—Including Children

A peaceful protest in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday broke into chaos as federal agents deployed tear gas on demonstrators—including families with young children.  Thousands of protesters marched through the city and gathered in the blocks surrounding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. According to the Oregonian, just minutes after the crowd arrived at the facility, […]
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Murder suspect found dead after high-speed pursuit near LAX

A murder suspect was found dead inside his vehicle after a dangerous, high-speed pursuit that ended near Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday afternoon, authorities confirmed. According to Los Angeles Airport Police, officers became aware around 1 p.m. that a Ventura County murder suspect was believed to be in the LAX area. The alleged murder […]
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Neighbors frightened after burglary crew continues targeting homes in Los Angeles neighborhood

Worried residents in a Los Angeles neighborhood believe they’re being targeted by burglary crews after multiple homes in the area were broken into and ransacked. On Jan. 30, a homeowner, who did not wish to be identified out of safety concerns, said surveillance video captured three masked men scurrying around her backyard in the Mid-Wilshire […]
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Hundreds gather for 2nd day of ICE protests in downtown Los Angeles

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Los Angeles for a second day of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations. Union leaders, activists, civic groups and community members assembled outside L.A. City Hall and Grand Park as part of an “ICE Out” rally, as similar protests took place across the country. Demonstrators were seen […]
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