History and Background of Tenant Organizing in Los Angeles

The podcast episode delves into the history of tenant organizing in Los Angeles with guest Tracy Rosenthal, co-founder of the Los Angeles Tenants Union. Tracy discusses the origins of their involvement in tenant organizing, highlighting key moments that led to the formation of the union. Through a process of listening and understanding gentrification, the Los Angeles Tenant Union was established to intervene and address housing injustices. The episode sheds light on the transformative journey from individualizing homeownership to collective action within the tenant movement.