Ethan Ward
All unhoused persons are not created equal: there are many paths that lead people into homelessness and different obstacles individuals face to getting out of homelessness.
I explain how policy from the state, county and city affects unhoused people, debunk myths about who your unhoused neighbors are, and hold up a mirror to show how housed people actively participate in keeping people unhoused.
I started my journalism career working as a data reporter covering crime, city government, transportation, and homelessness for the city of Los Angeles. I’ve been an Angeleno for over a decade and I lived in my car for a year while attending community college. It completely changed my perspective about who can fall into homelessness and I hope to change your perspective as well.
When I’m not in the community reporting on issues that face unhoused communities, I enjoy indulging in various forms of self-care, most of which involve Beyoncé playlists and vacationing.
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No necesita una dirección permanente o una identificación emitida por el gobierno para votar. -
You do not need a permanent address or a government-issued ID to vote.
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Sumaiyya Evans' years-long journey to housing is a sobering reminder of the importance of community, the need for patience and the value of investing in people.
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High inflation is affecting the ability of homelessness service providers to provide basic needs like food and shelter.
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The weather pattern means winter storms we need to replenish our water supply may be pushed north.
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Under the ruling, workers may not be able to bring lawsuits against their employer as individuals, rather than as a group
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The homelessness crisis — and how to fix it — continues to be one of the biggest issues for voters. But outreach workers, tasked with bringing people indoors, are dealing with their own challenges.
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Critics of the ordinance say it won’t do much to curb bike thefts and puts vulnerable communities at risk.
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At one shelter, unhoused people were awakened around 6 a.m. by bright gym lights and military-style boot camp shouting, telling them they had to leave.
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The new Supportive Housing Division of the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services aims to streamline the housing services process for people ages 18 to 24 who are aging out of foster care and probation.
