Profile
The Candidates for L.A. Mayor
One woman, one man. One Black, one White — two very different people, with one ambition in common
Features
Research
Be Afraid: Climate Change
When it comes to the climate, fear may help inspire much-needed urgency
Research
Development and Its Discontents
The struggle to improve living standards while protecting the environment
Research
School Shootings: Can They Be Stopped?
From Sandy Hook to Uvalde, shootings bring anguish and a frustrating search for solutions
Table Talk
Karen Bass and Rick Caruso: A Blueprint Debate
Debate: Caruso and Bass debate homelessness, public safety and whether to charge Donald Trump
Research
Special Report: Abortion in California
Without Roe, some states move to restrict abortion. California chooses the opposite course, offering services and protection
Sketches
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“A Lighter Look” — Dead or Alive!
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Dead or alive!”
Landscape
The Court Sides with the Right
Constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky takes stock of the court today
Landscape
Whither the California Electorate?
As California prepares to re-elect Gavin Newsom, Angelenos face a choice for their future
Landscape
“A Lighter Look” — A Note to the Ex-President
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: Some advice for Trump
Takeaway
Closing Note: Acting on Fear
Not all fear is bad, but it often distorts choices. Learning to manage it is the challenge
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“A Lighter Look” — Secrets!
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Secrets!”
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“A Lighter Look” — Note to George Santos: Lie Bigger
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Lie big!”
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“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?”
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“A Lighter Look” — A Biden New Year’s Resolution: Be Funnier
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Be Funny”
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“A Lighter Look” — Dear Santa
Rick Meyer’s regularly appearing column takes a lighter look at politics and public affairs around the world. This month: “Dear Santa”
