Opinion
Opinion
The Supreme Court cannot allow homelessness to be a crime
Liberal and conservative justices seemed to grasp the cruelty and futility of fining or jailing people simply for sleeping outdoors when there aren't enough shelters.
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This Passover, have room in your hearts for Israelis and Palestinians
During this year's Seder, some may mourn only for Israeli lives lost or held hostage in the war in Gaza. But the Talmud insists on seeing all life as priceless.
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A disorienting, masterful, shape-shifting novel about multiracial identity
Rachel Khong's irresistible puzzle of a second novel suggests it is a mistake to think we can force complex, nature-nurture identities in a chosen direction.
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Social media companies refuse to safeguard kids. It's up to lawmakers now
State and federal lawmakers are trying to create regulations to protect kids from potential harms from social media use. It's not easy to find balance.
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Pat Tillman was killed 20 years ago. Let's remember him and ponder the nation's lost opportunity
The Army's cover-up of friendly fire in Afghanistan that killed the former football player and natural leader remains a disgrace.
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You don't need to own an iPhone for the government lawsuit against Apple to benefit you
The Justice Department is arguing that Apple has degraded the iPhone user experience and the products of competitors. A victory would give consumers more choice in our digital lives.
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Letters to the Editor: Charge an extra fee? Restaurants should have to tell customers before they enter
Requiring a notice of a 'security' fee on a menu isn't good enough. Force restaurants to tell customers before they even enter.
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Letters to the Editor: The climate situation is bad but not hopeless. We must fight for change
Voting rights and anti-discrimination laws didn't just happen; voters fought for them. The same thing needs to happen with climate change.
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Editorial: L.A. officials lied to justify seizing homeless people's belongings. That's despicable
In a court case, L.A. officials changed records to justify taking homeless people's belongings. That is a new low.
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Letters to the Editor: Adding a flat fee to electric bills won't help Californians
If the state allows most utility customers to be charged $24.15 per month no matter their usage, what's the incentive to use less energy?
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Opinion: The immigration system can bend toward justice. One Orange County man's case shows how
Because of Jose Franco Gonzalez's struggle, others with serious mental disabilities now have a right to legal representation in immigration proceedings.
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Editorial: Mississippi has heroes who fought for democracy. Why is it marking Confederate Heritage Month?
Mississippi taints its history as the battleground for democracy by celebrating Confederate Heritage Month.
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Letters to the Editor: Of course the GOP opposes student debt relief. Educated voters aren't good for it
The millions of Americans being crushed by student loan debt represent a huge voting bloc that both parties should want to help.
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Letters to the Editor: Discouraged by Biden and Trump? Toughen up and vote
Voter apathy is dangerous. Participating in selecting this country's leaders, even if you don't like Biden and Trump, is crucial to maintaining democracy.
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