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Free speech on college campuses, how SoCal is reacting to the possible Muslim ban, will the Trump presidency affect the bullet train?
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Nov 17, 2016
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Free speech on college campuses, how SoCal is reacting to the possible Muslim ban, will the Trump presidency affect the bullet train?

Freedom of speech and expression at places of learning, how Muslims living in SoCal are reacting to a possible ban, will bullet train production move forward under President Trump?
In this Feb. 26, 2015 photo, a full-scale mock-up of a high-speed train is displayed at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif.
In this Feb. 26, 2015 photo, a full-scale mock-up of a high-speed train is displayed at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. In recent decades, political pressure against bullet trains has come from conservatives who argue that such systems should acquire private financial backing and prove that their operations will at minimum be cost-neutral. It's a burden state and federal governments do not place on other huge transportation projects such as freeways and airports. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Freedom of speech and expression at places of learning, how Muslims living in SoCal are reacting to a possible ban, will bullet train production move forward under President Trump?

Removal of white nationalist posters at UCLA raises questions of free speech
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"UCLA is a state actor that abides by the First Amendment. We recognize that speech, even if it's horrible, it protected," says professor Jerry Kang of UCLA's Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Hate crime stats show an increase, but the real story could be even worse
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Earlier this week, the FBI released its annual report on hate crimes, and it appears that crimes fueled by prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity are on the rise.
State of Affairs: the 'Trump effect' that wasn't and where Democrats go from here
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On this week's State of Affairs, the vote count continues in California, the Trump effect that wasn't, and a long-shot bid to do away with the Electoral College.
The Ride: Roadmap for LA Auto Show visitors
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It's the annual celebration of sheet metal and wheels. And our motor critic has some quick tips and a guide to managing the massive LA Auto Show.
Could a Trump presidency hurt or help California’s high speed rail project?
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However will Donald Trump support a bullet train in a state where voters overwhelmingly rejected him?
SoCal Muslim leader on proposed immigrant database: 'We have to use all channels that are available to us'
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Take Two speaks with Edina Lekovic of the Muslim Public Affairs Council about how local Muslims are reacting to the proposed database of Muslim immigrants.
'We are Los Angeles' explores the diverse problems of the SoCal region through art
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"We Are Los Angeles" commissioned artists from all over L.A. County to create themed angel sculptures which explored issues like mental health and immigration.