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Anita Chabria: California politicians ask Taylor Swift to cancel concerts. She won't shake it off

WWTD? That's "What will Taylor do?" and it's the only question that matters in Los Angeles this week. Should Taylor Swift cancel her six sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to support striking hotel workers? Or blow off labor solidarity in favor of fans who have in some cases traveled thousands of miles and spent thousands of hard-earned dollars to see their idol? The mere thought of a ...
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her "Eras Tour" at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2023.

WWTD?

That's "What will Taylor do?" and it's the only question that matters in Los Angeles this week.

Should Taylor Swift cancel her six sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to support striking hotel workers? Or blow off labor solidarity in favor of fans who have in some cases traveled thousands of miles and spent thousands of hard-earned dollars to see their idol?

The mere thought of a postponement stokes terror in the hearts of parents whose teenagers would melt down faster than ice in the desert if their coveted tickets were suddenly just bar-coded promises of future fun.

But this week,to Taylor asking her to "stand with hotel workers" and postpone her L.A. dates.

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