Ken Ellingwood

About the Author

Ken Ellingwood is an acclaimed journalist and author whose work delves into the human stories behind complex geopolitical issues. With a career spanning decades at major publications like the Los Angeles Times, he has reported extensively from the U.S.-Mexico border, capturing the raw realities of migration, enforcement, and cultural intersections. His debut book, Hard Line: Life and Death on the US-Mexico Border, draws on firsthand experiences to illuminate the lives of border agents, migrants, and communities caught in the crossfire of policy and peril. Ellingwood's narrative nonfiction blends meticulous research with empathetic storytelling, offering readers profound insights into America's divided heartland. A native of the Midwest, he now resides in California, continuing to explore themes of identity and division in contemporary society.