Author Archives: 1man1vote
New Rules Jan. 27
Under California Vehicle Code sections 23123 and 23123.5 (often referred to as the “Hands-Free” or “No-Touch” laws), the price of a ticket is: First Offense: $162 minimum total (based on a $20 base fine plus mandatory court fees and … Continue reading
You Is What You Eat
Years ago, I worked with a young man from the Arab world. I never asked which country he was from, but he once explained something that stayed with me. He said that in his country, if a government commits harm … Continue reading
Shut Up and Dance
Public Authenticity, Political Alignment, and Backlash: Nicki Minaj at the Center of a Social Media Firestorm The ongoing debate over celebrity “authenticity” in the digital age has resurfaced with renewed intensity following controversy surrounding rapper Nicki Minaj. Critics across social … Continue reading
Venezuela: Domestic and International Backlash
U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela and Maduro’s Detention Sparks Domestic and International Backlash On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted a large-scale military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, … Continue reading
New Rules 2026
Traffic Laws Taking Effect in January 2026 Reflect a Broader National Push for Accountability As 2026 begins, drivers across the United States are facing a sweeping set of new traffic regulations that signal a coordinated shift toward stricter enforcement, expanded … Continue reading
La Brea Avenue Bus Priority Lanes.
Los Angeles Community Weighs In as Metro Advances La Brea Avenue Bus Priority Lanes. Los Angeles As the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) moves forward with expanding bus priority lanes along La Brea Avenue, planners and residents are … Continue reading
Code Switching
Nikki Minaj had to know that she would never truly be welcomed under the MEGA tent, and that her evolution would end in disaster. How could she expect to go from peddling “Ho” to pimping “Holy”. Turning Point itself is … Continue reading
Modder’s Pop-up Jamaican Style Pizzas
Modder’s Pop-up Jamaican Style Pizzas On a recent day at the busy corner of Pico Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles, a spontaneous yet carefully organized community gathering unfolded that reflected the evolving food, art, and cultural landscape … Continue reading
Fair Competition for Small Business
Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Senator Cory Booker Introduce Fair Competition for Small Business Act to Bolster Antitrust Enforcement and Protect Independent Retailers WASHINGTON, D.C. — On December 19, 2025, Representative Maxine Waters of California and Senator Cory Booker of New … Continue reading
Inglewood Christmas Tree Lighting
Inglewood’s 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Marked a Successful Start to the Season Inglewood’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, and stood out as one of the city’s most well-attended community traditions of … Continue reading
