Part time nerd, part time journalist, full time asian, he|him
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James Chow retweeted
9 Jan 2025
My incredibly kind and talented LAist colleague Josie Huang and her family have lost their home and all their possessions in the Eaton Fire — including all their necessities and their young kids’ toys.
Their friends have organized a GoFundMe to help.
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James Chow retweeted
22 Oct 2024
BREAKING: Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe.
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James Chow retweeted
6 Sep 2024
Thanks @AIRmedia for boosting Imperfect Paradise: Strippers Union! A big highlight of my time @LAistStudios was making this 4-part series on stripper organizing this year w/ @natchudnovsky @audreyqq @antoniacere @tabasfat @meenjoo @draggabeats & more!
In 2023, North Hollywood’s Star Garden reopened as the first unionized strip club in the US @LAist's @emma_alabaster shares the story of the conditions that led to the dancers' union fight, the impact on the labor mvt the challenges that remain. Listen: ow.ly/XHZq50TgHcy
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James Chow retweeted
15 Jul 2024
I was one of the staff affected by the layoffs. It's demoralizing seeing the acclaim and impact of the shows I had helped produce and realize that it can't protect me from the realities of an unstable industry.
11 Jul 2024
@LAist announced layoffs this week & began notifying employees who will be let go today.
We aren’t sure yet how many union members will be affected. But we are already losing 11 unit members and 10 more members of our staff to voluntary buy-outs.
We’ll have more to say soon.
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James Chow retweeted
15 Jul 2024
LAist has a new CEO — an Angeleno from East L.A.: Univision's Alejandra Santamaria.
She comes on the heels of our layoffs and starts the day after most buyout-takers leave.
Change is frustrating, but I hope the clean slate sets us up for success.
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James Chow retweeted
11 Jul 2024
@LAist announced layoffs this week & began notifying employees who will be let go today.
We aren’t sure yet how many union members will be affected. But we are already losing 11 unit members and 10 more members of our staff to voluntary buy-outs.
We’ll have more to say soon.
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James Chow retweeted
18 Jun 2024
This month Imperfect Paradise is focusing on immigration. Starting with the provocative question - what if the real dream is found in Mexico? @riostlorena Brings us the story of Daniel Zamora. Amazing work from the whole team including @natchudnovsky, @emma_alabaster 🇲🇽🇺🇸☁️
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James Chow retweeted
4 Jun 2024
I am moved beyond words by all the support for Inheriting. Below is a personal essay about what's driving me: the family history, emotional instincts, and frustrations with mainstream journalism.
May this show find those that need it
#InheritingPodcast
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James Chow retweeted
13 May 2024
I did not learn Asian American history until I entered college, through extracurriculars and alternative spaces. Like many others, I'm eagerly anticipating the series INHERITING by @emilykwong1234 @LAist @npr for personal stories about AAPI histories 🔥
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James Chow retweeted
10 May 2024
a lot to process for those in the unit and outlet at-large.
local journalism is definitely struggling ... which is why we're thankful to all of you showing support by spreading the word and donating.
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9 May 2024
The news is out to members: LAist will be offering buyouts to staff. It may not be enough to prevent layoffs.
There will be plenty of work happening over the next few weeks with our union, but I ask that if you love LAist, consider donating: support.laist.com
ALT A screenshot of part of an email that reads: As a member and stakeholder of LAist, I want to let you know that to help close this gap, we’re offering a voluntary buyout program for current employees. Our hope is that these buyouts will be enough to shrink the gap and avoid layoffs, but that remains unclear. In a commitment to transparency, we will continue to share updates with you as the situation evolves.
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James Chow retweeted
10 May 2024
We are heartbroken by this and stand in solidarity with our colleagues @LAistUnion. This follows layoffs at public media shops across the U.S. and comes less than a year after LAist eliminated 21 roles in a "restructuring."
Please support their work however you can.
9 May 2024
The news is out to members: LAist will be offering buyouts to staff. It may not be enough to prevent layoffs.
There will be plenty of work happening over the next few weeks with our union, but I ask that if you love LAist, consider donating: support.laist.com
ALT A screenshot of part of an email that reads: As a member and stakeholder of LAist, I want to let you know that to help close this gap, we’re offering a voluntary buyout program for current employees. Our hope is that these buyouts will be enough to shrink the gap and avoid layoffs, but that remains unclear. In a commitment to transparency, we will continue to share updates with you as the situation evolves.
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James Chow retweeted
9 May 2024
The news is out to members: LAist will be offering buyouts to staff. It may not be enough to prevent layoffs.
There will be plenty of work happening over the next few weeks with our union, but I ask that if you love LAist, consider donating: support.laist.com
ALT A screenshot of part of an email that reads: As a member and stakeholder of LAist, I want to let you know that to help close this gap, we’re offering a voluntary buyout program for current employees. Our hope is that these buyouts will be enough to shrink the gap and avoid layoffs, but that remains unclear. In a commitment to transparency, we will continue to share updates with you as the situation evolves.
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James Chow retweeted
4 May 2024
We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at student newspapers doing vital reporting in challenging circumstances this week.
We are especially alarmed by the attack on student journalists with the @dailybruin.
Journalists must be able to work without fear of violence.
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James Chow retweeted
3 Apr 2024
You have to check out my colleague @Samanta_Helou work. If you have a minute today, please check out her latest photo story about L.A.'s annual blessing of the animals. These portraits gave me goosebumps. Just absolutely beautiful. Now I want a pet! laist.com/news/los-angeles-a…
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James Chow retweeted
22 Mar 2024
reminder that layoffs are hardly ever the fault of the workers, it's a result of managing books/resources.
workers are the labor that keep companies (private or public) financially solvent.
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James Chow retweeted
29 Feb 2024
So proud of everyone on the Forgotten Revolutionary team!!! @natchudnovsky @audreyqq @tabasfat and of course the amazing @AGuzmanLopez who brought this story to @LAist. This was the first podcast project I greenlit when I started at LAist!! #ChicanoHistory
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James Chow retweeted
22 Feb 2024
My latest for @LAist: Uncovering The History And Impact Of Graffiti Writing In Los Angeles✍️🏼
A written piece that includes a ~30-minute guest panel that my colleague, Jason Rodriguez, and I worked on. 🙏🏼
Read, share, and spread the knowledge. 📲
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James Chow retweeted
21 Feb 2024
Episode 1 of Imperfect Paradise: Strippers Union is in your podcast feeds today! This series is the first time I’m out here on the podcast mic & I feel lucky to do it for a story about, as we say in this episode: sex work as work, and the work of improving your workplace.
21 Feb 2024
🔥👠 The hottest story out of the hot labor Summer!!!! 👠🔥
So proud of producer @emma_alabaster telling the real story of how Stargarden in North Hollywood became the first unionized strip club in LA.
Hear it all on the latest series out of @LAist’s Imperfect Paradise ❤️🔥
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James Chow retweeted
8 Feb 2024
My latest for @LAist ✍🏼
We were joined on @AirTalk by Zach Woods to talk about his NPR-inspired satire "In The Know." You can find the show on Peacock.
You can find the interview audio and my write-up down below 🎧📝
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