Zachary Ellison

1 week ago | zacharyellison.substack.com | Zachary Ellison

Photo of anti-Trump/ICE demonstrators dancing in front of the “Forever Marilyn” statute in Palm Springs, California at sunset by author (GoPro Hero 11 Black). Please support my work with your subscription, or for direct support, use Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, or Zelle using [email protected] Zachary Ellison, Independent JournalistIt’s been hard to ignore. The ongoing showdown in Los Angeles and with the State of California broadly is captivating the world.

2 weeks ago | zacharyellison.substack.com | Zachary Ellison

Photo of contractors removing debris from a burned lot in Altadena, California on March 21, 2025 following the destructive Eaton Fire by author (GoPro Hero 11 Black).

2 weeks ago | zacharyellison.substack.com | Zachary Ellison

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Theane Evangelis argues the Grants Pass vs. Gloria Johnson case at the United States Supreme Court (Cartoon by William Hennessy). Please support my work with your subscription, or for direct support, use Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, or Zelle using [email protected] Zachary Ellison and Ruth Roofless, Independent JournalistsFew names strike more fear and respect into opponents in the legal world than the firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (GDC).

4 weeks ago | zacharyellison.substack.com | Zachary Ellison

Photo of former California Attorney General Kamala Harris in 2015 announcing a plan on biased policing with then Sheriff Jim McDonnell (Barbara Davidson/L.A. Times).

1 month ago | zacharyellison.substack.com | Zachary Ellison

Photo of former Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera seen rallying with former City Councilmember Kevin de León on March 30, 2022 (LA Fed). Please support my work with your subscription, or for direct support, use Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, or Zelle using [email protected] Zachary Ellison, Independent JournalistThe scheduled potential June jury trial for Kevin de León in his case against the two accused leakers of the LA Fed Tapes has been stayed pending appeal.