The Power of the Signature: A Major Step Forward

The Boycott Media campaign achieved a significant milestone this week as the ownership group of LA Weekly formally agreed to engage in a public dialogue with community organizers regarding the paper's editorial decision-making process. This commitment comes after the "Petition to Restore LA Weekly Editorial Independence" surpassed 35,000 signatures, demonstrating an undeniable public mandate for transparency and media integrity. This success proves that focused, community-driven activism can force accountability from consolidated media structures.

Campaign Metrics and Impact

The signature drive was the cornerstone of the movement's early phase, aiming to put documented public pressure directly on the paper's owners. The achievement of this signature threshold triggered a formal commitment from the ownership to address the community's concerns.

• The petition highlighted community-wide concern over changes in ownership and subsequent shifts in editorial focus.
• The overwhelming support validates our core message: local media integrity is non-negotiable.
• This commitment to dialogue is the first formal step toward establishing the editorial safeguards we have demanded.

Next Steps: Preparing for the Dialogue

While securing the meeting is a victory, the fight for guaranteed editorial independence continues. Our organizing team is now preparing rigorously for the forthcoming public discussion.

1. Community Input Session: We will be hosting an open community forum next week to finalize the specific demands and questions that will be presented to LA Weekly ownership.
2. Focus on Safeguards: Our primary focus remains on securing a written, public policy that guarantees editorial staff the final say on all journalistic content, free from owner influence.
3. Maintain Pressure: We urge all supporters to continue sharing the petition and monitoring the situation. Public attention is the strongest deterrent against backsliding on commitments.

Join the Next Phase of Accountability

This victory is a testament to the community's passion for honest journalism. To ensure we maximize the impact of the upcoming dialogue, we need volunteers to help coordinate outreach and documentation. Visit our Take Action page to volunteer or contribute to the next phase of this critical campaign.