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 new L.A. Unified School District rule banning cellphones in classrooms begins in January. It will improve the learning environment and social interactions.
Sept. 22, 2024
The former president, whose vile rhetoric has no boundaries, sums up his campaign as he tells Americans how he feels about their singing idol.
Sept. 18, 2024
Kamala Harris noted his affinity for autocrats such as Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban, whom he praised during their debate. Democracy experts share her concern.
Sept. 15, 2024
Kamala Harris’ platform addresses the problem, which is more than can be said for Republicans. History shows we can do much more for working parents.
Sept. 11, 2024
Seriously, folks? Extravagant gender reveals and parties for frozen embryos suggest too many Americans are designing their lives for Instagram and TikTok.
Sept. 8, 2024
The family of the late Isaac Hayes has joined scores of musicians — including Adele, Celine Dion, the Village People and the White Stripes — who have cried foul.
Sept. 5, 2024
The former president’s campaign tried to exploit the hallowed military cemetery and the deaths of service members in Afghanistan for partisan purposes.
Aug. 30, 2024
Republicans’ submission to Donald Trump’s narcissistic and often un-American whims is at odds with the party’s ostentatious displays of love of country.
Aug. 28, 2024
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s son had a touching and telling reaction to his Democratic convention speech. It made for a stark contrast with Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Aug. 23, 2024
Through half a century of death threats and derision, Warren Hern has never stopped providing women with critically needed healthcare.
Aug. 21, 2024