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A new response in the war on terror

By The Times editorial board — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

President Obama's speech on drone strikes and Guantanamo suggests movement in the right direction.

President Obama's speech on drone strikes and Guantanamo suggests movement in the right direction.

On genetically engineered food, let the market decide

By The Times editorial board — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Those who want to avoid bioengineered foods have many ways to do it.

Those who want to avoid bioengineered foods have many ways to do it.

Good news on health costs

By The Times editorial board — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

The state's new health insurance exchange announces lower-than-expected prices for individual policies.

The state's new health insurance exchange announces lower-than-expected prices for individual policies.

Robert Redford: Save Bristol Bay

By Robert Redford — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

A proposed open-pit mine would endanger a pristine Alaskan fishery and destroy jobs. The EPA must prevent it.

A proposed open-pit mine would endanger a pristine Alaskan fishery and destroy jobs. The EPA must prevent it.

The case for food stamps

By Christopher D. Cook — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Slashing food aid makes no sense in humanitarian, economic or public health terms.

Slashing food aid makes no sense in humanitarian, economic or public health terms.

Finally, Obama breaks his silence on drones

By Peter W. Singer — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

It's past time for the president to enter the debate on the deadly new warfare.

It's past time for the president to enter the debate on the deadly new warfare.

Garcetti's advantage

By The Times editorial board — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

A confluence of circumstances leaves the mayor-elect beholden less to factions or special interests and more to the people of Los Angeles.

A confluence of circumstances leaves the mayor-elect beholden less to factions or special interests and more to the people of Los Angeles.

Immigration bill a testament to compromise

By The Times editorial board — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Congressional negotiators should be applauded for crafting a measure to replace an outdated and dysfunctional visa system with one that looks to the future economic needs of the U.S.

Congressional negotiators should be applauded for crafting a measure to replace an outdated and dysfunctional visa system with one that looks to the future economic needs of the U.S.

In L.A., polishing up the pedways

By The Times editorial board — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Downtown's elevated pedestrian walkways need repair and protection from vandals. But where will the money come from?

Downtown's elevated pedestrian walkways need repair and protection from vandals. But where will the money come from?