Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has announced he plans to eliminate all deputy gangs within his department. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that he will be watching closely to see if Luna keeps his work and rids the department of racist hate gang members who masquerade as sheriff’s deputies.
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Reform must be watchword for next LAPD chief
Los Angeles police officers pay tribute to officers killed in the line of duty in a ceremony earlier this year. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that the next Los Angeles police chief should focus on making needed reforms within the department.
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: If nothing else, debates provide good entertainment
The 1960 debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon was the first presidential debate to be televised nationally. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that the debates get good television ratings and are entertaining but they rarely make a difference in elections.
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: When will Democrats take action on reparations?
Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, speaks at a press conference Feb. 21 announcing the 2024 Reparations legislative priority bills surrounded by other caucus members. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson asks when will reparations talks end and legislative action begin.
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Republican attacks on Harris began before her candidacy
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris appears on the stage of the Democratic National Convention Aug. 22 with her husband, Doug Emhoff, and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson says that Harris must fend off attacks by the Republicans throughout the campaign.
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Harris faces two powerful opponents: gender and race
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist In October 2020, Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris faced off in a debate against then Vice President Mike […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Project 2025: Donald Trump’s plan for remaking America
Former President Donald Trump speaks last month at the Republican National Convention. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that, if elected, Trump will use Project 2025, a right wing blue print for remaking the federal government, as his guide for governing during a second term.
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Next LAPD chief must curb the use of deadly force
Mayor Karen Bass swears in interim Police Chief Dominic Choi last January. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that Bass must insist that the new Los Angeles police chief reduce the use of excessive force by LAPD officers.
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Can Harris rip down the men-only presidency sign?
Vice President Kamala Harris reaches out to embrace President Joe Biden after being sworn in as vice president in January 2021. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that Harris has to overcome the barrier of being a woman if she is to be elected the first woman president.
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Harris proves she’s tough enough to handle Trump
Kamala Harris waves to the audience Jan. 20, 2021, after being sworn in as vice president. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that Harris has the toughness to withstand anything Donald Trump can throw at her during the upcoming presidential campaign.