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Supreme Court justices’ questions during oral argument on Donald Trump’s claim that he is immune from criminal acts indicate that they see that giving dictator-like powers to U.S. presidents is dangerous.
An Idaho law denying gravely ill pregnant women from having abortions necessary to protect their health is so odious even conservative Supreme Court justices seemed wary of them.
April 24, 2024
A proposal in the California Legislature would put a “green amendment” on the November ballot to add the rights to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment to the state constitution. The people should have their say.
April 24, 2024
Reaction to two brutal assaults in Venice demonstrates how emotion and politics twist the truth in crime discussion. Los Angeles leaders must do better.
April 23, 2024
Liberal and conservative justices seemed to grasp the cruelty and futility of fining or jailing people simply for sleeping outdoors when there aren’t enough shelters.
April 22, 2024
State and federal lawmakers are trying to create regulations to protect kids from potential harms from social media use. It’s not easy to find balance.
April 22, 2024
In a court case, L.A. officials changed records to justify taking homeless people’s belongings. That is a new low.
April 21, 2024
Mississippi taints its history as the battleground for democracy by celebrating Confederate Heritage Month.
April 21, 2024
Editorial: Google’s hardball tactics against California news outlets show why it should be regulated
Google’s decision to cut off California news websites from search results was a threat to drop a bill to make it pay for the news it uses. It didn’t work.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson does the right thing allowing vote on separate Ukraine aid bill despite threats from hard-liners in his conference.
April 18, 2024