Why grade inflation is spreading from high school to college
This may seem incredibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, concepts, research,…
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30 years ago I helped expose a puppy factory. Nothing has changed
September 22, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: Thirty years ago, I investigated puppy mills in Kansas, Missouri,…
Trump's debate failure should be a wake-up call for Republicans
September 11, 2024 10:28 am Pacific Time To the editor: Perhaps some Republicans are waking up to the fact that…
Editorial: The idea that success doesn't require a college degree finds a place on the DNC stage
A curious theme emerged during the first two nights of the Democratic National Convention: an emphasis on the need to…
As the planet warms, the Arctic Ocean absorbs less CO2
As the Earth warms, the Arctic Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is declining due to melting…
San Jose police community service officer killed: 'Heartbroken'
A San Jose police community service officer was killed and another was seriously injured Saturday night after being struck by…
Biden did the right thing. Will voters do the same and stop Trump?
To the editor: President Biden made the biggest sacrifice of his career. He did the right thing by withdrawing from…
Democrats thank Biden for dropping out of race against Trump
President Biden was hailed as a selfless hero by top Democrats on Sunday after lower of the 2024 race against…
He came to Los Angeles for treatment. He ended up dead in a city park
Kyle Sherwood flew to Los Angeles in early May for an intensive drug treatment program, and his family was hopeful…
Does divestment work or are protesters just trying to “do something”?
To the editor: Divestment is an illusion. It is a ritual cleaning without economic consequences. Making investment decisions based on…