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Discrimination Claim at L.A. Times

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2007 Los Angeles Times Managing Editor Doug Frantz is facing accusations of discrimination for refusing to run a report about the Armenian genocide written by Mark Arax, a seasoned LAT writer of Armenian origin. Frantz claims Arax was biased in his take on the issue, but Armenian community leader Harut Sassounian says there's a much bigger story behind Frantz's move. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Los Angeles Battles Chicago for Olympic Glory

Staff / Truthdig Apr 13, 2007 Two of America's great cities are going head to head for the opportunity to host the 2016 Olympic Games. With radically different cultures, Chicago hopes its work ethic and business savvy will impress the U.S. Olympic Committee, while L.A. is banking on experience and Hollywood-caliber glitz. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Cashes In at Hollywood Fundraiser

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2007 Barack Obama took in $1.3 million Tuesday from an L.A. fundraiser organized by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. Hollywood is a crucial pit stop on the road to the White House for Democratic candidates as they build their war chests, especially with so many contenders in the field. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Immigration Rally Is Largest in L.A. History

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2006 An estimated crowd of more than 500,000 thronged downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to protest a tightening of the country's immigration laws. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )