Robin Abcarian is an opinion columnist at the Los Angeles Times. She writes about news, politics and culture. Her columns appear on Wednesday and Sunday. Twitter: @AbcarianLAT
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First the South Dakota governor shot her puppy, now she’s the poster child for lying GOP politicians. At least she’s paying a price.
May 7, 2024
It’s become popular to blame the antiwar movement for prolonging the Vietnam War and electing Richard Nixon. That’s misguided.
May 3, 2024
To be as tough as the guys, Republicans Kristi Noem shot her dog, Joni Ernst castrated hogs, Sarah Palin advocated shooting wolves from the air.
May 1, 2024
Gail Abarbanel’s lifework has been helping rape victims — and changing mindsets.
April 28, 2024
Supreme Court justices dive into the question of when and if rousting homeless encampments amounts to cruel and unusual punishment.
April 23, 2024
Zombie laws, in the hands of antiabortion zealots and the ultraconservative Supreme Court, are coming for more than abortion rights.
April 21, 2024
Thanks to cameras, a Southern California restaurateur helped police identify the suspect in the brutal assault of two women near the Venice canals.
April 16, 2024
Her death proved that domestic violence can happen to anyone, and showed how little protection the police and society provided against O.J. Simpson’s abuse.
April 14, 2024
A San Francisco lawmaker says that employers should have limits on when they can reach employees after hours and on weekends
April 10, 2024
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April 7, 2024