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.
Category: Opinion
STREET BEAT: ‘What do you think causes people to hate others?’
Brandon I. Brooks Los Angeles “I think people have inherited biases and discriminatory ways. At times, I’ve had to challenge myself in things I may […]
Black legislators kick reparations can down the road
By Tara Perry Guest Columnist The California Legislative Black Caucus has once again thrown Black Californians under the bus to protect the Democratic Party’s political […]
Immigrants are important ingredient to America’s success
In 2022, immigrant households paid nearly one in every six tax dollars collected by federal, state and local governments.
STREET BEAT: ‘Does social service assistance help or hinder recipients?’
Regina Kline Vallejo “It didn’t help or hinder. There really needs to be assistance for women who don’t have kids because they do get discriminated […]
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.
ON THE MONEY: With markets soaring, keep your foot near the brakes
Economist Harry Dent recently … discussed his predictions for the economy … and warned that there won’t be a soft landing.
STREET BEAT: ‘Should cell phones be allowed in the classroom?’
Ruthie Miller Inglewood “With all the bullying that goes on, I would have to say no. Children today have no social skills, no manners, and […]
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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