Across Los Angeles and surrounding communities, there remains heated debate about whether the government should release the full files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted […]
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Epstein-Trump links fuel speculation but lack smoking gun: The Hutchinson Report
Documented pedophile, sex trafficker, business dealing con artist Jeffrey Epstein was found dangling in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City […]
How Angelenos savor summer’s simple pleasures—from concerts to quiet afternoons: Street Beat
As the summer sun warms Los Angeles, residents and visitors alike look for ways to embrace the season’s slower pace—whether it’s escaping the city for […]
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 a fever pitch during the […]
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 Los Angeles County Jail, I […]
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 address the historic inequities faced […]
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 the back seat like ping […]
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 a package of aid and […]
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 where they stand in life. […]
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 campaign pledge that he wouldn’t […]