Civility—the basic courtesy and respect we show one another—feels like it’s slipping away in everyday life, according to many Los Angeles residents. From casual encounters […]
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Despite declining approval ratings, Trump maintains support from loyalists: The Hutchinson Report
His approval rating ties his rating at this point in his first term — worse than any other president in recorded history. That was the […]
Why so many back Trump even when he ruins them | The Hutchinson Report
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Contributing Columnist This is the first of a two-part series based on Hutchinson’s latest book, “Conned: Why MAGA Nation?” (Middle Passage Press). Nearly […]
Will America ever be a post-racial society? Angelenos share their views on racism and the nation’s future
The question of whether America will ever become a post-racial society continues to spark debate across the nation. Despite decades of progress in civil rights […]
There’s more than money behind Trump’s tariff ploy — THE HUTCHINSON REPORT
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “You’d start with all countries. Essentially all of the countries that we’re talking about.” President Donald Trump made this […]
When was America at its greatest? Four Angelenos share their views on history and progress
STREET BEAT: ‘When do you thing America was at its greatest?’ In the ever-evolving story of America, opinions on the nation’s greatest moments vary widely. […]
STREET BEAT: ‘Can one individual really make a difference?’
Can one person make a difference? Here’s what four locals in Los Angeles had to say. Kofi Brown Los Angeles Things start with one person, […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Council needs to follow Bass and cut its pay, too
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Mayor Karen Bass did the right thing. She did something that elected officials almost universally are loath to […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Los Angeles’s budget crisis is just getting started
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The warning signs were there for months — maybe even years. Sooner or later, but likely sooner, Los Angeles […]
ON THE MONEY: How to recover your life after losing 50% of your savings
By John Grace Contributing Columnist Imagine this: you’ve worked hard, sold two successful businesses, and netted $5 million after taxes. You’re set, right? With the […]