VIDEO: LA Libs Sidestep Homeless En Route to #FamiliesBelongTogether Rally

By Jennifer Van Laar | 8:06 PM on July 01, 2018

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It wasn’t all that long ago that progressives in Southern California were all up in arms about needing to help the homeless population, engaging in endless hand-wringing and “something must be done!” speeches at various government meetings.

Then the political winds shifted, and #FamiliesBelongTogether became the new rallying cry. So, as thousands descended on Los Angeles City Hall Saturday, they walked right past homeless people asleep or possibly passed out on the sidewalk without missing a beat.

https://twitter.com/LiaInLA/status/1013303671910592512

“I care do u?”

Priceless.

Jennifer Van Laar, RedState's Managing Editor, is an unapologetic California conservative, sports fanatic, mom of three boys, and Gramie to two perfect little girls. She holds a bachelor's degree from Boston University, where she studied international relations and became a die hard hockey fan. Prior to entering journalism in 2014, she was a court reporter for 20 years in the criminal and civil courts of North Carolina. She joins The Inland Empire Answer on Salem Radio Network's AM 590 The Answer every Thursday for "Spill The Tea Thursday." Follow her work on Facebook and Twitter. Story tips: [email protected].