Erika D. Smith is a journalist based in Los Angeles, California. She writes for various publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The Press Democrat, and Hastings Tribune Newspaper. Her articles cover a range of topics, including climate change, housing issues, social justice, and political commentary.
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Los Angeles, California, United States (Local)
Erika D. Smith's articles primarily focus on opinion editorials with a strong emphasis on government and politics, as well as environmental issues. She often includes legal policy regulation and expert commentary in her coverage.
She appears to have a keen interest in topics related to social justice, activism, Black Lives Matter, civil rights, and racial equality within the context of local (United States, California) news.
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By: Erika D. Smith, Anita Chabria
Tied up in court, SB 2 bans concealed carry almost everywhere — a blow to domestic violence victims failed by the state and worried about self-defense.
By: Erika D. Smith
Instead of a cohesive strategy to compensate Black people for slavery and racism, lawmakers are pushing a confusing list of sometimes half-baked bills.
By: Erika D. Smith
It is perhaps a sign of our nonsensical political times that the silliest of theatrics can reveal the most serious of truths. Just look at San Francisco.
By: Erika D. Smith
Ask James Valdez, and he'll tell you a harrowing story about the last time it rained.
By: Erika D. Smith, Anita Chabria
Can we really trace the problems of Black homelessness and poverty back to slavery? A UCSF study says yes, and it's time we listen.
By: Erika D. Smith, Anita Chabria
It's hard for some Californians — maybe many — to wrap their heads around the idea that the homelessness we see on our streets has any connection to slavery.
By: Erika D. Smith
The gamifiication of elections has made our most basic civic duty complicated and tiring. No longer is it just "vote for the best person for the job."
By: Erika D. Smith
I don't know what I had expected from Barbara Lee when an aide handed her the phone, but the laughter I heard certainly wasn't it.
By: Erika D. Smith
Santa Monica is exploring what to compensate the descendants of Silas White, a Black businessman whose land was seized by eminent domain before he could open a beach club.
By: Erika D. Smith
I can't say I've spent much time thinking about O.J. Simpson over most of the last three decades.
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