

How DSA Politicians & the City of LA Betrayed a Tenant Movement
Sep 4, 2024
Janis Yu, a representative from CCUD, and Anahy, a tenant organizer at Hillside Villa, share their experiences fighting against a proposed deal that undermines tenants' rights in Los Angeles. They reveal how local politicians, including DSA council representatives, have turned their backs on vulnerable communities, exacerbating the housing crisis. The conversation highlights tenant struggles against rising rents and eviction threats, the impact of corruption in local governance, and the urgent need for grassroots organizing and political accountability.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Tenant Struggles at Hillside Villa
02:59 • 7min
Corruption and Civic Engagement in Chinatown
09:42 • 5min
Tenants' Struggles in LA
14:40 • 9min
Betting Promotions and Community Outrage
23:34 • 4min
Renters in Crisis: Power Imbalances and Political Betrayals
27:07 • 26min
Collective Action Against Housing Injustice
52:59 • 3min