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Published December 28, 2024.
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Thank you for helping get the word out about Zachary Obama! I started doing journalism because I had a story to tell, and I enjoy telling the stories of others. Getting at the truth of so many things has never been so complicated, and I’m covering more subjects and matters than ever before including housing and homelessness, a new beat in addition to my work on political corruption issues.
And you know I’m going to keep working with Ruth Roofless, also available on Substack! Together we’re dissecting the power structures of Los Angeles.
Planned stories for 2025 include: A New Year in the Angeles National Forest, follow-up investigation on anti-human trafficking efforts on Figueroa Street, continuing coverage of the Los Angeles City Council, and more legal affairs than ever before! Last year I ran 94 stories in total and 1 petition with several dozen signatures.
“If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress.” - President Barack Obama
Zachary Ellison is an Independent Journalist and Whistleblower in the Los Angeles area. Zach was most recently employed by the University of Southern California, Office of the Provost, from October 2015 to August 2022 as an Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant, supporting the Vice Provost for Academic Operations and the Vice Provost and Senior Advisor to the Provost, among others. Zach holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Policy and Planning from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. While a student at USC, he worked for the USC Good Neighbors Campaign, including on their university-wide newsletter. Zach completed his B.A. in History at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and was a writer, editor, and photographer for the Pasadena High School Chronicle. He was Barack Obama’s one-millionth online campaign contributor in 2008. Zach is a former AmeriCorps intern for Hawaii State Parks and worked for the City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation. He is a trained civil process server and enjoys weekends in the outdoors. Zach is a member of the Los Angeles Press Club.
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