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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A San Francisco lawmaker says that employers should have limits on when they can reach employees after hours and on weekends
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April 7, 2024
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April 3, 2024
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Hypocrisy alone explains South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace’s disingenuous performance in support of the former president.
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