Politics
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Sept. 20, 2024
Letters to the Editor
In a world filled with Donald Trump’s hate, a pop star who sings of hope and speaks out on politics deserves respect, even from ‘old timer’ Republicans.
World & Nation
Vice President Kamala Harris looked for a boost with less-motivated voters as she participated in a livestream with Oprah Winfrey.
A reader says one short letter in the L.A. Times written by an immigrant perfectly summed up the absurdity of the Harris-Trump debate.
Sept. 15, 2024
The union wanted both candidates to commit to not deploying the Railway Labor Act to resolve contract disputes and avoid a shutdown of national infrastructure.
Sept. 18, 2024
More than 4 in 10 adults have at least one step relative, and about 16% of children live in a household with a step parent, step sibling or half sibling, according to Pew Research.
Sept. 19, 2024
Critical of the Biden administration’s position on the war in Gaza, the ‘Uncommitted’ movement drew thousands of votes in Democratic primaries this year.
Sept. 10, 2024
Many presidents have humble jobs early on, but few of them have bragged about it. So why is Kamala Harris talking about her time at McDonald’s?
Sept. 16, 2024
Harris was clearly trying to get under Trump’s skin in the debate, and it worked. But the debate’s focus on Trump minimized her chances to introduce herself to the voters still getting to know her.