Following a recent string of killings targeting homeless individuals in Los Angeles, police have confirmed that a suspect has been identified. The accused, a 33-year-old, is said to fit the profile of the reported shooter and was already in police custody for another killing in a nearby suburb. All four murders occurred over four consecutive …
As a senior editor at a scientific journal specializing in addiction and drug policy, I often find myself mediating heated debates among reviewers, authors, editors, and readers. Surprisingly, these arguments revolve not around research methods or empirical data, but around the terminology used to describe vulnerable groups. The field of addiction and drug policy has …
When I first arrived in Los Angeles, it felt like an apocalyptic scene straight out of a movie. The summer of 2020 was filled with closed stores, empty streets, and the sky was an eerie orange from the wildfires. But things got even worse after I parked my U-Haul. As I walked to my new …
California is home to a significant portion of the American homeless population, with 30% of all homeless individuals and 50% of the unsheltered population residing there. This issue is largely a result of the housing crisis, which is exacerbated by the difficulties faced by local governments in constructing new housing in high-demand areas. Contrary to …
On Sunday mornings, wedding planners devote their time to prayer. It’s not because they are particularly religious, but rather because this is when clients reflect on whether or not they are truly happy with their weddings that took place on Saturdays. If they decide to embrace unhappiness, Sunday is the day they assign blame. And …
Following House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of a debt-ceiling deal with President Joe Biden, Republican leaders circulated a fact sheet praising McCarthy’s victories. The deal, known as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, includes spending cuts but also exempts critical veterans programs, national defense priorities, Social Security, and Medicare. Critics argue that the bill does not actually …