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Abcarian: Trump’s politics of hate have come for Taylor Swift

The former president, whose vile rhetoric has no boundaries, sums up his campaign as he tells Americans how he feels about their singing idol.

Opinion: Trump assassination attempts are just the beginning. Imagine what is coming after the election

Column: Trump talks tough on Russia now, but as president he bowed to Putin

Opinion: High-stakes politics have us seeking normalcy. But what if uncertainty and crisis are the norm?

Endorsement: Adrin Nazarian for L.A. City Council District 2

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From the top of the ticket to local ballot measures, California voters this year are grappling with major decisions that will shape their lives and communities for years to come.

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Opinion: Authoritarianism and hatred are no match for a politics of love

Sept. 17, 2024

Goldberg: The rhetoric of Harris and Biden isn’t what’s sparking political violence. Here’s why

Sept. 16, 2024

Endorsement: Heather Hutt for Los Angeles City Council District 10

Sept. 16, 2024

Opinion: Can legitimate campus protest be distinguished from antisemitism? This guide aims to help

Sept. 16, 2024

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Calmes: The GOP House won’t govern. Send it to the backbenches in November.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ‘poison pill’ budget bill defines insanity. Here’s why.

Abcarian: Think Donald Trump isn’t really serious about being a dictator? Think again

Sept. 15, 2024

Opinion: What the media still get wrong about Trump voters

Sept. 15, 2024

Opinion: How farming can turn carbon from a climate threat into an asset

Sept. 14, 2024

Granderson: Soul singer Frankie Beverly’s legacy of healing

Sept. 13, 2024

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Sept. 12, 2024

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Sept. 3, 2024

Goldberg: This is the problem with former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney’s endorsement of Kamala Harris

Sept. 10, 2024

Letters to the Editor: PETA’s anti-beekeeping stance is anti-science

Sept. 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Taylor Swift’s critics can’t handle a pop star who cares about politics

Sept. 18, 2024

Opinion: How to avoid AI-enhanced attempts to manipulate the election

Sept. 6, 2024

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Endorsement: Ysabel Jurado for Los Angeles City Council District 14

The tenants’ rights attorney would be a refreshing change for this Eastside Los Angeles City Council district, currently represented by Kevin de León.
Sept. 15, 2024

Endorsement: These five candidates will make great Los Angeles County Superior Court judges

The Times recommends these five excellent candidates on the Nov. 5 ballot to fill open judicial seats for Los Angeles Superior Court.
Sept. 13, 2024

Commentary: A terrible decision sparked a wildfire, and the public will pay the price

Climate change has been doing a job on many of California’s wild areas. This time, it looks like an Orange County work crew teamed up with a warming planet to deprive a metropolitan area of its best access to nature.
Sept. 12, 2024