Los Angeles police officers get ready to respond to a call. Despite offering $50,000 rewards, the police department has a difficult time solving most hit-and-run […]
Category: Opinion
Thirty years later, O.J. verdict cost us respect for rule of law
Carl E. Douglas By Carl E. Douglas Guest Columnist Thirty years ago, when the verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial was announced, half the nation […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Should politicians be allowed to carve out voter districts?’
Darlene Baysa Los Angeles “I hate gerrymandering, but I celebrate Gavin Newsom who is redistricting California because the Republicans are doing it and we have […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Trump doesn’t have an ethics policy, so how can he violate it?
President Donald J. Trump meets with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that Trump continues to skirt constitutional limitations on […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Should everyone be entitled to the same health care?’
Janeen Gibbs Los Angeles “Yes, I think everyone should have a minimum level of care. I also think if you prefer to pay for a […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Trump always meant to use second term for his benefit
President Donald Trump addresses the media. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that Trump always intended to use his second term to make money for himself […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Should the government dictate museum exhibits?’
Keith Swan Los Angeles “No. The museum is art. Art is something that is free and born out of the liberty … to project life […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: LAPD back on the carpet for use of deadly force
Los Angeles police officers confer while on patrol. The use of deadly force by Los Angeles police continues to be a concern. Columnist Earl Ofari […]
‘Hang in there’ can be lethal when stock market sinks
John Grace By John Grace Contributing Columnist For decades, the traditional investment model has been a set-it-and-forget-it approach: keep 95% in a mix of stocks […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Should all vaccinations be mandatory?’
Sondria Moore Inglewood “Yes. … We have been able to keep most of us fairly healthy because we had mandatory vaccinations starting with babies.” Rick […]