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Louis Keene
An award-winning journalist based in Los Angeles, he reports on Jewish life, politics, culture, and the ways identity plays out in everyday American life. His work moves easily between sharp investigations, feature stories, and personal, place-driven reporting.
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"Crumps", The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went
by Louis Keene
About the author
Louis Keene is a Los Angeles-based reporter and feature writer whose work has appeared in the Forward, The New York Times, New York magazine, VICE, and other outlets. Public profiles for his work describe him as an award-winning journalist, and the Forward says he covers American Jewish identity in the modern world.
At the Forward, he has written widely on religion, politics, antisemitism, community life, and culture, often with a close eye on Southern California. Other published bios note that he has also reported on sports, including NBA coverage and a Clippers newsletter, showing a range that stretches from deeply reported news to more personal, beat-driven writing.
Across those roles, his writing stands out for being curious, accessible, and grounded in real communities rather than abstract debates.