By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Contributing Columnist There was not a single moment during the 2016 presidential campaign that one or another Republican Party operative group didn’t […]
Category: Opinion News
Absence of leadership has made the pandemic worse
By Jesse Jackson Sr., Guest Columnist Donald Trump’s ignorance and incompetence have cost American lives in the pandemic. Now his failure of leadership will add to […]
ON THE MONEY: What the doctor did not order: the Great Depression
By John Grace, Contributing Columnist Let me begin by acknowledging all of the front-line workers for your courage and dedication in occupations that pose a variety […]
‘Is $600 a week too much for unemployment insurance?’
STREET BEAT Rick Porter Gardena “No. It’s the same amount from the previous stimulus plan and it should be maintained because people should be allowed […]
The right to vote is the centerpiece of democracy
By Jesse Jackson Sr., Guest Columnist Aug. 6 is the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. If the constitutional amendments passed after the Civil War […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: A strong case for Biden and Bass
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Contributing Columnist There is one meeting, among many, I’ve had over the years with U.S. Rep. Karen Bass that always stands out. […]
NAJEE’S NOTES: The Karen Bass that I know
By Najee Ali, Contributing Writer Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, will announce his selection for vice president next week and […]
PASTOR’S CORNER: The wisdom of counting to 10
By Rev. O.L. Johnson, Religion Columnist One of my favorite television shows is “All in the Family,” not because I agree with Archie Bunker’s political views, […]
‘Should the government issue a second stimulus check?’
STREET BEAT Antonia M. Routt Los Angeles “I think it would be absolutely important to receive an additional stimulus check since initially we believed the […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: LAPD’s optics in South L.A. still look awful
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Contributing Columnist Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced the formation of a new community safety bureau within the Los Angeles Police […]