Letters to the editor: Yes, these days we need more films that make us feel good
December 30, 2025 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Every year we watch “When Harry Met Sally…” between Christmas…
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Column: Republicans face some big questions heading into 2026
“Are Republicans following the path of the Whigs?” During President Trump's first term, this ask was asked to batch. The…
Contributor: The Supreme Court finally rejected Trump
In one of its most consequential rulings of the year, just before the holidays last week, the Supreme Court held…
Contributor: You're not imagining it. Los Angeles has surrendered to the potholes
Have you noticed more potholes than usual on the streets of Los Angeles lately? More obstacles in the way while…
Contributor: Photos from the dirty 1970s will make you appreciate the EPA
Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the piles of trash along the road, the washed-up tires on…
Contributor: Where did all the feel-good movies go?
There was a time when Hollywood knew how to make audiences feel joy, leaving us feeling lighter when we left…
Contributor: Internet access is a human right
Even to the casual observer, it is probably evident that modern warfare, both internal and external, is changing dramatically. This…
Contributor: The heart of the American right is at stake
Years of disputes over the meaning of American conservatism and the identity of the American right, which had already intensified…
By stopping offshore wind projects, we hinder our own energy potential
December 27, 2025 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Offshore wind energy is an emerging technology with enormous potential…
Column: Will we tell American history or just the fairy tales of the founders?
If you're in the 45- to 60-year-old crowd, chances are you grew up watching and singing along to “Schoolhouse Rock.”…