Since The Times began publishing in 1881, it has been filled with editorials and opinion articles about those we have called, at various times, vagrants, hobos, tramps, transients and drifters. Over the years, though, the views of the paper have shifted dramatically — with the changing times and with the changing Times. HistoricalIn the paper’s earliest days, its attitude toward homeless “vagrants” who were not seeking honest work was that they should be arrested, charged and put to work breaking stones. Los Angeles TimesOn Nov. 5, 1936, The Times lauded police for preventing “the winter invasion of hobos and undesirables” from establishing themselves in Los Angeles, in a piece entitled "Southland on Guard." Los Angeles TimesHomelessness is the most challenging and corrosive issue to face Los Angeles since gang warfare.” The Times editorial boardSome recent editorials:

Source: Los Angeles Times February 25, 2018 10:52 UTC