Obituaries
Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of State, has died of cancer, her family says.
March 23, 2022
Opinion
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
Entertainment & Arts
Burning Man is a schlep.
Sept. 9, 2024
High School Sports
The Monarchs lost five starters but have plenty of firepower to take on challengers like Redondo Union, Mira Costa, Huntington Beach and Sierra Canyon.
Sept. 1, 2024
To the editor: I attended the Scripps College commencement on Saturday, where a group of protesting faculty was, as it put it, “outraged” that students had invited former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to speak.
May 18, 2016
California
I have spent most of my adult life feeling grateful to Gloria Steinem, whose clear-headedness and apt prose helped turn me into the feminist I am today.
Feb. 8, 2016
To the editor: In her critique of feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, both of whom expressed dismay that many young woman support Bernie Sanders for president, Robin Abcarian may be sending a confused message.
Feb. 11, 2016
To the editor: As a 1976 graduate of Scripps College, I can only imagine what the founder, Ellen Browning Scripps, would have to say about the current commencement controversy over having former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright speak to the graduates.
May 12, 2016
Commencement speakers generally follow a standard format: a personal anecdote, a few jokes, and a bit of advice to help the young graduates lead satisfying and fruitful lives.
May 10, 2016