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Book Review

The Stark Contradictions of Downtown Los Angeles

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Jan 18, 2023 A Review of "Notes on Downtown" by writer, photographer and editor Désirée van Hoek. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Environment

A Tree Grows in El Sereno

Caroline Tracey / High Country News Dec 22, 2022 How activists are protecting black walnut trees to fight gentrification in Los Angeles. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Arts & Culture

Where Gentrification Meets Joyful Resistance

Paul Von Blum / Truthdig Dec 13, 2022 Lori Powers and the public art tradition in Los Angeles. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Originals

Homeless and Disabled in America

Eileen Cronin / Truthdig and Ania Lakritz Nov 21, 2022 For the chronically ill and people with disabilities, life on the streets and in shelters presents a unique set of challenges. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

A black-and-white image of a man's face is large on the left side. Behind him, like a collage, several policemen walk side by side, toward us. Behind the policemen, also like a collage, two women and a man hold up a sign that reads, "END RACISM." On the right side of the picture, a soldier in camouflage print looks away from us. The soldier holds a large gun and wears a safety helmet with his face guard up.

Truthdiggers

Mike Davis Mined L.A.’s Soul

Rubén Martínez / Capital & Main Nov 1, 2022 Mike Davis appreciation, in memory. "Glimpses of a Homegrown Revolutionary." Personal memories about working with Davis. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Many New Voting Systems Aren’t Ready for Prime Time

By Steven Rosenfeld / Independent Media Institute Mar 9, 2020 Will election officials heed lessons for fall’s higher-turnout contests? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Los Angeles D.A.’s Husband Pulls Gun on Black Lives Matter Protesters

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 Activists came to Jackie Lacey’s house to protest her handling of police violence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Time for a Referendum on America’s Criminal Injustice System

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 The Los Angeles primary contest for the local district attorney post taps into a national movement to reform local prosecutors' offices. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Los Angeles Honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant With Public Memorial

GREG BEACHAM / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2020 Mourners gather Monday at the Staples Center to say farewell to the basketball superstar and his 13-year-old daughter. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey

Los Angeles County’s District Attorney Must Go, and Here’s Why

By Melina Abdullah and Rashad Robinson Dec 7, 2019 Jackie Lacey, who oversees the largest prosecutorial office in the nation, has a pattern of neglecting black, brown and poor Angelenos. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Former Vice President Joe Biden mingles with supporters.

Does Joe Biden Excite Anybody But Wealthy Donors?

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 19, 2019 The former vice president's first rally in California this election cycle should tell us everything we need to know about his 2020 bid. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Crash Course on How to Handle Homelessness

By Joel Bellman Nov 15, 2019 Here’s why previous efforts haven’t worked, and what to do instead, from an education gleaned in the streets of Los Angeles. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )