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War-Gaming for Democracy
It’s January 21, 2025, the first full day of the second Trump…
Trump Repeats Obama’s Mistake
Donald Trump has long detested Barack Obama and sought to present himself…
Ex-probation chief’s suit alleges L.A. County fired him for being a whistleblower
Former Los Angeles County Probation Department chief Adolfo Gonzales, who was fired…
A tent encampment rises outside Ojai’s stately City Hall. Its residents might break your heart
OJAI, Calif. — For three decades, Jamie Nelson has considered Ojai her personal…
The Validation Brigade Salutes Trump
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Murder charges filed against third defendant in slaying of Oakland police officer
Alameda County prosecutors have filed murder charges against a third defendant in…
What Is Nikki Haley Even Talking About?
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The House Republicans Who Have Had Enough
House Republicans didn’t exactly have a banner year in 2023. They made…
Southern California home prices fell last month. Don't expect them to plunge
Southern California home prices dipped from October to November, the first decline…
The ‘Anti-Defeat’ Candidate
Like many politicians, Representative Dean Phillips likes to look people in the…
Why a Blue-Leaning Swing State Is Getting Redder
Last week, when The New York Times and Siena College released a…
Why Commander Is No Longer His Master’s Dog
“Dog Bites Man,” in journalism lore, is a boring headline about a…
The Open Plot to Dismantle the Federal Government
Of the many targets Donald Trump has attacked over the years, few…
What Happened When Oregon Decriminalized Hard Drugs
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Abortion Could Matter Even More in 2024
Last month, during a meeting of Democrats in rural southwestern Iowa, a…
Something Weird Is Going On With Melatonin
In the dark, early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Michael Toce noticed…
Why Biden Caved
The White House and Congress have not made much progress in their…
MSG Is Finally Getting Its Revenge
Updated at 1:45 p.m. ET on May 17, 2023 In March, the…