Opinion
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Black-led groups drive economic and social justice—funders must invest now
Kaci Patterson saw it coming. A year ago — before the right-wing movement against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs reached…
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Why won’t L.A. disclose hundreds of Men’s Central Jail deaths?: The Hutchinson Report
The day after I read a report by the Vera Institute of Justice on the astronomical number of deaths in the…
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Street Beat: Is reverse racism real?
The concept of “reverse racism” has sparked ongoing debate in American society, often surfacing whenever policies or programs attempt to…
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As U.S. consumer debt hits $18 trillion, Americans face rising financial strain: On the Money
Do you remember the good old days when a road trip meant questionable snacks, blaring mixtapes and kids bouncing around…
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L.A. must address poverty in Black community alongside immigrant aid: The Hutchinson Report
Within the space of 24 hours last week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the county Board of Supervisors announced…
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Street Beat: ‘How optimistic are you about the future?’
The future is on everyone’s mind, and how people view it can vary dramatically based on their experiences, values, and…
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Trump and the GOP’s never-ending assault on Medicaid: The Hutchinson Report
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans’ assault on Medicaid is nothing new. During Trump’s first term he reneged on his…
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Angelenos reflect on patriotism amid heartbreak and hope this Fourth of July: Street Beat
As Independence Day approaches, Americans are once again reflecting on what it means to be patriotic in a time of…
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‘What to the slave is the Fourth of July?’
The distance between this platform and the slave plantation from which I escaped, is considerable — and the difficulties to…
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It’s time for Newsom to shut down California’s death row for good: Hutchinson Report
On June 2, I stood on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall, calling on the City Council to back…
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