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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · Jul 19
I made a DRAFT field guide to help journalists (or anyone) navigate police + protests in Los Angeles. ~80% done. Slides all illustrated w/photos:

👮 Agencies & Uniforms
🔫 Firearms & Devices
🎯 Munitions
🦺 PPE
🏥 Injuries

Sharing this as rough draft b/c feedback VERY welcome!

(Note: Google Slides.)
LA Protest Visual Field Guide: How to identify police and “less lethal” munitions
LA Protest Visual Field Guide How to identify police and “less lethal” munitions An overview of law enforcement agencies commonly operating around Los Angeles and their use of so-called “less lethal” ...
docs.google.com
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rcfp.org
A federal judge has ruled that LA County must face journalist Maya Lau’s lawsuit, which alleges that sheriff's deputies unlawfully investigated her in retaliation for her reporting about police misconduct.

@rcfp.org attorneys are co-representing Lau in the case.
LA County must face journalist's challenge to retaliatory investigation, court rules
Journalist Maya Lau, co-represented by RCFP attorneys, sued LA County for unlawfully investigating her in retaliation for her reporting about police misconduct.
www.rcfp.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
adamrose.bsky.social
Lots of new discourse in LA newspaper editorials, City Attorney op-ed, and LAPD press release basically asking:

Can LAPD shoot press?

The answer: NO!!

But all LA City officials do is deflect from the question.

This piece is right on the issues, and right on how great @susanseager.bsky.social is!
Larry Wilson: Stop shooting at the press while we do our jobs
The LAPD doesn’t like being watched
www.dailynews.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
adamrose.bsky.social
$300,000

That's it. Nine tsunami-tracking stations going offline over a $300,000 funding cut.

That's like 1.5 ICE agents/year.

Probably less than it cost just to fix potholes caused by Trump's birthday parade.

What are we doing here?
This lab is key for tracking deadly waves. Its sensors are about to go offline.
After NOAA cut funding to the lab that’s been monitoring seismic activity for more than 25 years, nine stations tracking tsunami-causing earthquakes for the agency will go offline by the end of the mo...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
adamrose.bsky.social
Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

This is Bill from the Bronx. All-American boy savoring victory in Germany. Look at that smile!

Bill's dad was from Germany. Didn't matter. Immigrant families are loyal to countries that are loyal back.

I learned that from Bill, my grandfather.

Here's what today means to me:
An American soldier stands tall, looking over his shoulder and smiling. I often think about this photo, not just on Veterans Day. This is my grandfather, an American GI standing triumphant at the end of WWII in Germany -- after defeating his own father's homeland. Look at that smile. Nobody would question his loyalty to the United States. Bill was born in the Bronx, loved baseball, and retired after 40 years with the Army and Department of Defense. He escaped from frigid ocean waters when a Nazi U-boat sank his ship. Maybe the one who pulled the trigger was one of his distant relatives. Bill dedicated his life to this country, not because of a sense of the past but a sense of the future. That's the American Dream to me. We're all immigrants when you go back far enough. We somehow wound up in this crazy experiment in democracy, and in order for it to thrive we must embrace others no matter where they or their families came from. That's how we build loyalty to something greater. Our nation's leaders must take that vision into account when they make decisions about our military, whether it's where we send them or how we take care of them when they come home. Happy Veterans Day to all who serve a future that makes us smile.
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
adamrose.bsky.social
Furor among Democrats about members caving on the shutdown make me wonder if there's momentum for a new political party.

Also ... didn't Elon Musk say he'd formed a new political party this summer? World's richest person couldn't pull it off?

What's it gonna' take to break this duopoly?
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
adamrose.bsky.social
Pretty good lede, made much funnier by the author's mini-bio. Touché.

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
By Reid J. Epstein Reid J. Epstein has two mostly agreeable children. Nov. 10, 2025 Updated 6:22 p.m. ET It’s not great when your defiant kid says you are wrong. It’s a little bit worse when you are in the United States Senate and your defiant kid is running for Congress. Stefany Shaheen is running for a House seat in New Hampshire on a health care platform and with a boost from her family name and the legacy of her mother, Jeanne Shaheen, the state’s former governor and now its senior senator. So when the elder Ms. Shaheen negotiated to move toward ending the government shutdown without a Republican agreement to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies that Democrats have demanded, the younger Ms. Shaheen had a problem.
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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peoplesfabric.com
This is how to write a headline about repeated liars.
Border patrol chief reprimanded for lying claims shots were fired at immigration officers in Chicago
Gregory Bovino was called out by a judge only two days earlier for lying about being assaulted by a protester
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
adamrose.bsky.social
Bluesky isn't ideal for longform, but if you're concerned about ICE and what's happening to immigrants this is 45 mins well spent. Puts a lot in context.

At least add to your YouTube watch later.

This is where Johnny Harris shines at his craft, explanatory journalism for a YouTube generation.
Why the US is deporting so many people
YouTube video by Johnny Harris
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
adamrose.bsky.social
Probably a dozen self-evident terrible things here, but seemingly small one can’t be ignored:

Border Patrol agent using side grip on firearm suggests technical incompetence.

Been frowned upon 100+ years. Limited exceptions to rule, but this doesn’t look like one of them.
lorennacleary.bsky.social LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 6d
Chaos erupted in Little Village.

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November 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
adamrose.bsky.social
The neat things about cryptography is that it doesn't just live in the minds of math super geniuses.

You don't have to "get" any of the theoretical cryptography to enjoy the real-world spy vs. spy stuff of applied cryptography. Sometimes it's a simple human "oops!" moment. 🕵️ 🔎
November 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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mjsdc.bsky.social
A long and comprehensive opinion, but this jumped out at me: The judge accused the Federal Protective Service—which was called in to suppress the protests—of lying under oath to slander the regular Portland police.😬

DOJ recently admitted that other FPS claims in this case were objectively false.
As related to the time period immediately before the President’s callout of the National Guard, this Court heard testimony from FPS officers that PPB does not respond to their requests and that FPS stopped calling PPB altogether.13 The Court does not find this testimony to be credible. FPS did call PPB for help, and PPB routinely responded to these calls for help. One example is PPB’s response to the suspicious abandoned vehicle left near the ICE facility on August 16, 2025. FPS Commander W.T. testified that the Portland Metro Explosive Disposal unit responded “really fast.” Tr. 10/30/2025 549:2–6. The FPS report from that day shows that the response included an Explosives Detection Canine Team responding on scene roughly half an hour after the vehicle was abandoned. Ex. 835 at 5. No bomb was discovered, and the vehicle was later towed. Id.
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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awalkerinla.bsky.social
Be sure to also note @adamrose.bsky.social's assessment of why declaring an unlawful assembly to shut down a bar DURING THE FINAL GAME OF THE WORLD SERIES sets a chilling precedent: “Using unlawful assembly this way is like pre-crime or thought-crime enforcement"
Adam Rose, the press rights chair for the Los Angeles Press Club, told L.A. TACO that he didn’t see shutting down The Douglas bar as a press rights issue, but “it is another example of LAPD’s endless incompetence in dealing with crowds.” Rose said, based on limited reports, that the gathering was peaceful, “declaring an unlawful assembly during the 9th inning of World Series game 7 seemed senseless and frankly cruel to a city in need of something worth celebrating." “Using unlawful assembly this way is like pre-crime or thought-crime enforcement,” Rose continued. “It’s a dystopian punishment of lawful people and lawful business. The only thing it accomplishes is giving pretextual excuses for LAPD’s thoroughly documented bloodlust during public assemblies.”
November 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
adamrose.bsky.social
I'd like one quote, please, extra spicy. 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Coming right up ...
freedom.press Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 7d
“ICE loves to demand our papers but it seems they don’t like it as much when we demand theirs,” said Ginger Quintero-McCall, one of FPF's lawyers in our latest FOIA lawsuit against the immigration agency.
FPF takes ICE to court over dangerous secrecy
FOIA lawsuit targets ICE’s efforts to stop congressional oversight of detention facilities
freedom.press
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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zidan.bsky.social
ICE is tearing apart families, placing people in secretive detention centers beyond the reach of congressional oversight, that's why @freedom.press is suing the agency to obtain emails it received Congress.

"ICE is the most lawless agency in government," FPF attorney @kevinok.bsky.social says.
FPF takes ICE to court over dangerous secrecy
FOIA lawsuit targets ICE’s efforts to stop congressional oversight of detention facilities
freedom.press
November 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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adamrose.bsky.social
There, I fixed it.

(VOLUME UP! 🔊 🎵)
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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acatwithnews.bsky.social
NEW for the Ten Four:

The Adelanto ICE Processing Center and its conditions inside are the subject of dozens of concerning stories, but rarely is there an opportunity to actually talk to those inside the facility. I was able to get inside (kind of).

latenfour.com/2025/11/06/i...
Inside Adelanto: A Visit To Adelanto ICE Processing Facility
ADELANTO — Visitors pass through layers of security and silence to see those inside. Many haven’t seen their loved ones since they were detained by immigration authorities in Southern Califor…
latenfour.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
adamrose.bsky.social
“Now the city attorney says in a leaked memo the real problem is that ‘anyone can claim they are a Journalist.’ Fine. Maybe those anyones shouldn’t get shot in the head, either.”

Perfect editorial. No notes.
Los Angeles city attorney to press: drop dead
Why does the city attorney hate the press so much she literally wants ink-stained wretches — and their contemporary multi-media cousins — shot by the police?
www.dailynews.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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bencamach0.bsky.social
The problem is not press unable to identify themselves properly. The problem is LAPD shooting us with kinetic munitions and interfering with our work. Ysabel Jurado and Eunisses Hernandez would have us meet LAPD on LAPD’s terms when LAPD is the one breaking the law and shooting people.
joeyneverjoe.bsky.social Joey Scott @joeyneverjoe.bsky.social · 9d
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has introduced a motion to protect journalists covering protests. The motion: LAPD will create a public campaign on how to obtain LAPD-issued press passes along w/ signing MoUs between press groups and the city to create an agreement on conduct at protests.
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado Introduces Motion to Bolster Protections for Journalists Covering Protests LOS ANGELES – Today, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion to bolster protections for journalists covering protests and other public demonstrations in Los Angeles, ensuring they can report freely and safely. The motion follows a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department, citing multiple instances in which officers fired less-lethal projectiles at journalists covering protests. A judge subsequently issued a Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting such targeting, reaffirming the critical role of the press in keeping the public informed and enabling civic participation. “When the press can freely and safely do its job, the public can participate fully in our democracy,” said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado. “Our responsibility as a City is to make sure those who report the truth are protected, not punished, for doing their jobs.” State law does not require specific press credentials for journalists covering protests. LAPD Media Guidelines note that press badges are “optional tools,” but ambiguity in verifying press status has led to constitutional violations, costly settlements, and federal court intervention, highlighting the urgent need for clear, standardized guidelines to protect members of the press and safeguard taxpayer dollars. Councilmember Jurado’s motion calls on the LAPD to develop a public campaign explaining how members of the press can obtain an LAPD press badge. It also calls for collaboration with several City departments to create a Memorandum of Understanding between the LAPD, the Los Angeles Press Club, and the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California. The MOU would establish a shared code of conduct for First Amendment demonstrations, setting clear, operational standards for how LAPD engages with journalists. The motion also calls on the City Attorney, CLA, and CAO to develop
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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ukemike.bsky.social
This is an attempt to shift the blame from LAPD to the journalists and to let LAPD gatekeep who gets to be considered a real journalist and who gets shot.
November 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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melbuer.bsky.social
Once again, it is not up to the police department to determine who is and isn’t press, nor do I have any faith that possessing an LAPD press pass will actually keep journalists safe. In fact, it’s likely to do the opposite, and drive a wedge between LAPD sanctioned “press” and indies w/out the pass
joeyneverjoe.bsky.social Joey Scott @joeyneverjoe.bsky.social · 9d
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has introduced a motion to protect journalists covering protests. The motion: LAPD will create a public campaign on how to obtain LAPD-issued press passes along w/ signing MoUs between press groups and the city to create an agreement on conduct at protests.
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado Introduces Motion to Bolster Protections for Journalists Covering Protests LOS ANGELES – Today, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion to bolster protections for journalists covering protests and other public demonstrations in Los Angeles, ensuring they can report freely and safely. The motion follows a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department, citing multiple instances in which officers fired less-lethal projectiles at journalists covering protests. A judge subsequently issued a Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting such targeting, reaffirming the critical role of the press in keeping the public informed and enabling civic participation. “When the press can freely and safely do its job, the public can participate fully in our democracy,” said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado. “Our responsibility as a City is to make sure those who report the truth are protected, not punished, for doing their jobs.” State law does not require specific press credentials for journalists covering protests. LAPD Media Guidelines note that press badges are “optional tools,” but ambiguity in verifying press status has led to constitutional violations, costly settlements, and federal court intervention, highlighting the urgent need for clear, standardized guidelines to protect members of the press and safeguard taxpayer dollars. Councilmember Jurado’s motion calls on the LAPD to develop a public campaign explaining how members of the press can obtain an LAPD press badge. It also calls for collaboration with several City departments to create a Memorandum of Understanding between the LAPD, the Los Angeles Press Club, and the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California. The MOU would establish a shared code of conduct for First Amendment demonstrations, setting clear, operational standards for how LAPD engages with journalists. The motion also calls on the City Attorney, CLA, and CAO to develop
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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joeyneverjoe.bsky.social
My opinion? The issue isn't press passes, the issue is police behavior. When the police attack journalists who are clearly identified, including wearing press passes, giving out more of them won't help.
November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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carlcecere.bsky.social
This sort of mentality wouldn't exist, and we wouldn't have to try and undo it through awkward application of injunctive relief, if people could just sue officers for damages.
jonseidel.bsky.social Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 9d
Hewson also says tear gas "doesn't harm people."

Loevy: "It really should be a last resort, would you agree?"

Hewson: "No."
November 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
This really hasn’t gotten enough attention this week.

@wired.com #ICE
www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
adamrose.bsky.social
To answer one obvious question: Los Angeles Press Club was not contacted in advance. I first heard from Joey (thank you!).

I’m very glad City Council’s attention is on this. I’m also very concerned about misconceptions, several already flagged by Joey and in replies.

More when there’s more …
joeyneverjoe.bsky.social Joey Scott @joeyneverjoe.bsky.social · 9d
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has introduced a motion to protect journalists covering protests. The motion: LAPD will create a public campaign on how to obtain LAPD-issued press passes along w/ signing MoUs between press groups and the city to create an agreement on conduct at protests.
Councilmember Ysabel Jurado Introduces Motion to Bolster Protections for Journalists Covering Protests LOS ANGELES – Today, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion to bolster protections for journalists covering protests and other public demonstrations in Los Angeles, ensuring they can report freely and safely. The motion follows a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department, citing multiple instances in which officers fired less-lethal projectiles at journalists covering protests. A judge subsequently issued a Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting such targeting, reaffirming the critical role of the press in keeping the public informed and enabling civic participation. “When the press can freely and safely do its job, the public can participate fully in our democracy,” said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado. “Our responsibility as a City is to make sure those who report the truth are protected, not punished, for doing their jobs.” State law does not require specific press credentials for journalists covering protests. LAPD Media Guidelines note that press badges are “optional tools,” but ambiguity in verifying press status has led to constitutional violations, costly settlements, and federal court intervention, highlighting the urgent need for clear, standardized guidelines to protect members of the press and safeguard taxpayer dollars. Councilmember Jurado’s motion calls on the LAPD to develop a public campaign explaining how members of the press can obtain an LAPD press badge. It also calls for collaboration with several City departments to create a Memorandum of Understanding between the LAPD, the Los Angeles Press Club, and the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California. The MOU would establish a shared code of conduct for First Amendment demonstrations, setting clear, operational standards for how LAPD engages with journalists. The motion also calls on the City Attorney, CLA, and CAO to develop
November 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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joeyneverjoe.bsky.social
New from me: The police are defunding our cities. In LA, LAPD’s growing liability lawsuits are costing taxpayers millions of dollars in payouts. $400m in payouts since 2019. The biggest culprits: protests, police shootings, and car collisions. More👇

lapublicpress.org/2025/11/lapd...
Inside LAPD's nearly $400M settlement crisis that's bankrupting LA
Taxpayers are covering civil rights violations and officer misconduct while basic city services face cuts—and a new audit could reveal whether LAPD is doing anything to stop the pattern.
lapublicpress.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM