Steven E. Landsburg says government bailouts hurt the U.S. economy in the long run. Doug Henwood says it isn't the middle class reaping the wealth generated by our Wall Street-focused economy.

Unless the cost of food is reined in, expect to see obesity levels continue to climb.

Legislation before Congress could end years of inattention to reform.

Why would you watch the Tour de France without the doped-up athletes?

Bush's latest unilateral move in Iraq would imperil troops and hamper his successor.

Universal wants no part of the purple one's oeuvre online, even if it's background music for a dancing toddler.

As the governor and legislators argue over a budget, state workers are caught in the middle. Enough already.

Cheating on tests is bad enough. Now kids are learning another bad lesson -- when in trouble, sue.

Doug Henwood says some lenders are too big to fail but ought to be more aggressively regulated. Steven E. Landsburg says full market exposure is the best oversight.

Private research at U.S. clinics has fueled in-vitro fertilization.

Similar to past mass murderers, Karadzic thought of himself as a healer.

Dealing with our drought demands that we get over our skittishness with so-called toilet to tap.

A sales tax increase, says the mayor, puts us on the road to a better L.A.

Two rulings say the FCC went too far in fining CBS for Janet Jackson's accidental exposure, and by too bluntly regulating online material.

The menu-labeling bill would help California fight the obesity crisis, opponents' arguments notwithstanding.

California needs a way to do it, but a constitutional amendment goes a bit too far.

The city's police chief must step up and deal with the public's concerns about an officer-involved shooting.

Letters: A July 23 letter about the presidential election gave the wrong last name for the writer. It was written by Spike Tucker, not Turner.

Steven E. Landsburg says many owners are simply walking away from expensive mortgages. Doug Henwood expresses skepticism that people are abandoning their homes so willingly.

The nation takes a step into the future with the apprehension of Karadzic.

As Candy Spelling's condo deal illustrates, so much wealth in the U.S. is concentrated in so few hands. Will Obama or McCain address this issue?

The company insists its refueling craft is best, but the Air Force should stick with Northrop-EADS.

To be effective, moderates must push political reform and economic well-being.

The $14-million showcase near the waterfront gets mixed reviews. Some love it; others call it a traffic hazard.

Celebrities, athletes and journalists have profited from their addictions. How do I get one?

If the LAUSD wants a $3.2-billion bond measure, it must fairly fund these independent schools.

McCain is onboard for Bush's space mission; Obama may be more down to earth.