Los Angeles Times Mocked After Claiming ‘White Drivers’ Are Polluting the Air: ‘Most Idiotic but Racist Piece’
The Los Angeles Times published a story about “white drivers” and Twitter users were quick to jump on the opportunity to mock the publication. On Thursday, the outlet shared the story with the caption, “White drivers…
The Los Angeles Times published a story about “white drivers” and Twitter users were quick to jump on the opportunity to mock the publication.
On Thursday, the outlet shared the story with the caption, “White drivers are polluting the air breathed by L.A.’s people of color.”
Communications Director for the Claremont Institute Nick Short tweeted, “Congratulations to the author of this piece . You have managed to write not only the most idiotic but racist piece of 2023!”
Comedian Tim Young wrote, “This has become like old timey, nonsensical racism at this point…”
Author Ross Patterson said it is “wild watching the death of journalism in real time.”
Deputy press secretary for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) added, “The LA Times never disappoints.”
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Roth writes in the piece about his carbon footprint.
“I couldn’t help but consider my own complicity while reading a new study from USC researchers, finding that Angelenos who drive more tend to be exposed to less air pollution — and Angelenos who drive less tend to be exposed to more pollution,” he explains.