Leighton Akio Woodhouse

Leighton Akio Woodhouse is a journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker.

VIDEO: We’re DACA Recipients, but We’re Fighting for All Undocumented Immigrants

VIDEO: We’re DACA Recipients, but We’re Fighting for All Undocumented Immigrants VIDEO: We’re DACA Recipients, but We’re Fighting for All Undocumented Immigrants

These young activists aren’t going to stop until the rights of all 11 million undocumented immigrants are protected.

Sep 27, 2017 / Armando Aparicio, David Zlutnick, and Leighton Akio Woodhouse

Deported: A Father of Three Torn From His Family

Deported: A Father of Three Torn From His Family Deported: A Father of Three Torn From His Family

Within hours of being pulled over for a broken headlamp, José Alvarez was deported to Mexico.

Apr 26, 2017 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

Is California’s Drought Part of a Global Water Crisis?

Is California’s Drought Part of a Global Water Crisis? Is California’s Drought Part of a Global Water Crisis?

According to NASA scientist Jay Famiglietti, some of the world’s most unstable regions will face their own severe water shortages in the near future.

Apr 16, 2015 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort for Families Without Homes

These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort for Families Without Homes These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort for Families Without Homes

A critical lack of affordable housing is turning overpriced motels into long-term shelter.

Feb 11, 2015 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

California’s Drought Is So Bad That Some Communities Are Trucking In Their Water

California’s Drought Is So Bad That Some Communities Are Trucking In Their Water California’s Drought Is So Bad That Some Communities Are Trucking In Their Water

If the drought continues, farmers and residents may have to abandon some of the richest agricultural land in the country.

Dec 8, 2014 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse

Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse

So-called "Ag-Gag" laws reveal the lengths to which the agriculture industry will go to keep their business practices secret.

Jul 31, 2013 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

Prop 30 Tax Revenues to Be Diverted from Higher Ed to Wall Street, Thanks to UC Board of Regents Prop 30 Tax Revenues to Be Diverted from Higher Ed to Wall Street, Thanks to UC Board of Regents

It appears that the UC Regents leveraged the California dream to make the UC system a player in Wall Street’s casino economy. As with any casino, the game was fixed.

Nov 18, 2012 / StudentNation / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

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