MacDomhnall’s
Manchester United’s Brilliant Trip to Los Angeles
Showing his unique talent for literary journalism, Patrick Range McDonald writes an engaging, perceptive essay about Manchester United’s pre-season visit to Los Angeles, California. He examines the club’s devoted fan base, its proud history, and its righteous superstar Marcus Rashford. Arguably the most popular football club in the world with 1.1 billion supporters, Manchester United, McDonald notes, proves the global truth that we are truly one people.
Housing Is A Human Right
Selling Off California: The Untold Story
In this short, powerful book published by Housing Is A Human Right, McDonald delves into the political alliances and backroom deals that fuel the housing affordability and homelessness crises in California. It’s a story that’s been routinely ignored by the mainstream media, but finally comes to light through McDonald’s top-notch investigative work and skillful analysis.
Finalist for the “Best In-House or Corporate Publication” award from the Los Angeles Press Club.
The Garcetti-fication of Los Angeles: A Gentrification Cautionary Tale
For Housing Is A Human Right, McDonald writes a sweeping indictment on local government’s role in creating a devastating gentrification crisis in Los Angeles that’s slamming middle- and working-class residents, especially those of color. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti stands at the center of this must-read, award-winning cautionary tale.
Winner of the “Best Activism Journalism” award from the Los Angeles Press Club
L.A. Weekly
City of Airheads: Villaraigosa Dismantles L.A.’s Vaunted Library System
For L.A. Weekly, McDonald exposes the life-altering impacts of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s decision to slash the budget for the Los Angeles Public Library system, which serves seniors, young people in underserved neighborhoods, immigrants, the unemployed, students, and many others. Outraging the public, the investigative feature story is credited for restoring funding for the city’s libraries.
Winner of the “Public Service” award from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia
The All-About-Me Mayor: Antonio Villaraigosa’s Frenetic Self-Promotion
For L.A. Weekly, McDonald investigates Antonio Villaraigosa’s work schedule and learns that the mayor of Los Angeles spends the vast majority of his days on things that benefit him, not Angelenos. McDonald’s hard-hitting exposé rocks L.A. City Hall — and triggers a tidal wave of public anger.
Second place for the “Best News Feature” award from the Los Angeles Press Club
Politico
Who Fixed Los Angeles?
For Politico magazine, McDonald examines Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s troubling legacy — from slashing the budget for the public library system to a work schedule filled with ribbon-cutting ceremonies and trips out of town. His mayoralty was filled with promise, but ends in disappointment.
Advocate
Field of Dreams
For the Advocate, McDonald writes the untold story of how a cutting-edge legal project fights for justice and fairness for hard-working LGBTQ+ farmworkers in Central California.