C. Aigner Ellis

When I tell you I met a Black gay conservative veteran at the Capitol, I already know what half the internet does next: they start writing the story in their head before the man even opens his mouth. That’s why I wanted him on record.

Palm Springs — In a striking reversal of years-long trends, Palm Springs has reported a nearly 60% drop in its unhoused population , marking one of the most dramatic declines in homelessness seen in any California city this year. According to the latest data from the Riverside County Point-in-Time Count conducted on January 22, 2025, volunteers found just 88 unsheltered people living on city streets — down more than 63% from the 239 individuals counted in 2023 . Engage Palm Springs What...

Every time someone shows real motion, real mass appeal, or the ability to connect across lines of class and culture, the same playbook gets pulled out.