Features
Research
Does Fox Cover Extremism? Or Cause It?
Researchers probe cause and effect with media and extremism
Research
Special Report: The League of Women Voters
At age 100, the League combines a history of protest with a commitment to fairness and civility
Research
Vaccines Are Safe and Effective. Full Stop.
The naysayers are dangerous. Saving lives through vaccines and public health
Research
Trump in the Media: Authentic, Messy and Oddly Effective
Donald Trump knows how to grab the limelight. Then what?
Sketches
Landscape
“A Lighter Look” — Two chatbots walk into a bar…
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Chatbots
Takeaway
Closing Note: A Time to Act
Artificial intelligence may do great things or great harm, depending on whether Congress gets it
Exclusively Online
“A Lighter Look” — Elon Musk and Brain Implants
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Brain Implants?”
First Person
The Performing Arts
Singer and songwriter Eva B. Ross on the virus and the performing arts
Takeaway
Closing Note: Start with Truth
The crying need for truth in an era of lies, distortions and stupidity
Editor's Note
Welcome to Blueprint: Talking Politics
In this, our 9th issue, we look at the state of American political discourse. It’s rough.
Landscape
Public opinion and the editorial page
The Los Angeles Times editorial page editor considers editorials and their place in contemporary political life.
First Person
What do voters care about?
Our correspondent-turned-canvasser brings home notes from the field.
Takeaway
The Other Side of Discord
Is there a solution to discord? It’s not just about being polite.
Exclusively Online
A Reflection on Speech and Safety
As campuses confront the power and authority of free speech, a UCLA student reflects.
