Opinion Voices

Letters to the Editor: The LAX people mover fix needs to be applied to SoFi Stadium

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'With a stadium that has a capacity of 70,000, it should be a city priority to establish an efficient transport link between the Inglewood Metro and SoFi,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: The Whiteman Airport is an 'irreplaceable' asset for the community

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'In addition to being a home to the Los Angeles County Fire Department's air operations unit, Whiteman Airport is in a strategic location for rapid aerial response during emergencies in foothill communities as well as the San Fernando Valley,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: The 'hapless dad' trope is tired and counterproductive

Mayur Chauhan — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMT

As in 'The Breadwinner,' popular media still tells men that showing up at home is optional. We've known better for decades.

Letters to the Editor: Tragically, military leaders aren't alone in failing to defend the Constitution

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'The bulwark of a free society has to be governmental bodies that withstand the onslaught of a would-be tyrant. If they recede from their duty, all liberty is lost,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Pacifica Pier's problem is officials' poor planning, not climate change

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Climate change is the framing that makes the funding seem politically viable and absolves the decision-makers who created the exposure,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: It's comforting that some true talents have retained their graciousness

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

'I approached [Arturo Sandoval] and told him how much I enjoyed his music (I did, and do!). He was absolutely charming and gracious, kindly posing for a photo with me,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: 'No taxation without representation'? Someone tell the L.A. City Council

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'At what point do the ratios of representation become so high that they effectively become "taxation without representation" — and where the only constituents council members listen to are those able to make big campaign contributions?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Pushback on immigration and diversity, equity and inclusion is un-American

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'To celebrate justice and liberty for all is inclusive. Sadly, that is not Trump's understanding of belonging here, of freedom, of justice,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Recess isn't a mere indulgence. It can give kids a real reset

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'For a substitute teacher trying to maintain a modicum of order and follow the regular teacher's lesson plan, recess means a few minutes of calm. It renews hope that the rest of the day will be a happier one,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Granderson: How to be a father in the present, not battling the past

LZ Granderson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:09:00 GMT

For many of us, the absence of a father didn't dissipate into the ether once we reached adulthood; it mutated into a ghost to fight.

Contributor: Israel squandered its goodwill in the U.S., and now what?

Matt K. Lewis — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:03:00 GMT

By aligning itself so closely with one wing of the MAGA movement to gin up a war against Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu has cost his nation crucial support.

Contributor: The best Trump can do with his Iran deal is to blame it on Vance

Josh Hammer — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The agreement with Tehran looks shockingly similar to President Obama's catastrophic 2015 plan, which Trump correctly excoriated as the 'worst deal ever negotiated.'

Letters to the Editor: Despite Trump's claims, it's not Biden who weaponized the DOJ

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'Now it is Trump who is actually pursuing vindictive prosecutions, directing his unfit and disreputable appointees in the DOJ to go after Trump's supposed enemies,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: A fond memory of David Hockney, whose love of L.A. was mutual

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Those cigarettes were no match for Hockney's joy for living, looking and creating. He loved L.A. and we loved him back,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Commuter habits are the true barrier for L.A.'s mass transit projects

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Transit systems are designed and operated around commuter trips. Remote work is now the most cost-effective commuter mobility option of all and it is here to stay,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: E-bikes and pedestrians on sidewalks make a dangerous combination

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'Local codes need to be updated to bar motorized bikes of any type, operated by children and adults, from competing on sidewalks with pedestrians,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Downtown L.A. will likely never return to its pre-pandemic glory days

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Fighting to restore downtown to its pre-pandemic days can only go so far. It won't be enough to attract people back,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Civil rights era changed how Black Americans see themselves

Martin Seligman — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Legal progress like that celebrated on Juneteenth went hand in hand with a growing sense of agency.

Calmes: In the land of immigrants, Trump's refugee policy is overt racism

Jackie Calmes — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:43:00 GMT

The administration has ushered in an overtly racist refugee policy. Our country should be better than this.

Contributor: TikTok-era 'fast-food terrorism' is replacing ideological struggle

Thomas Renard and Colin P. Clarke — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:44:49 GMT

Propaganda online lacking any coherent worldview seeks to engage young brains in desperate need of affirmation, sometimes inspiring violence.

Letters to the Editor: With Trump, science and health in the US are in a horrifying place

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:12:09 GMT

'Albert Einstein said it best: "One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike — and yet it is the most precious thing we have,"' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Wealthy people who support noble causes should be celebrated

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:10:50 GMT

'A capitalist system needs socially responsible guidelines to prevent the overtake of human greed. Those individuals who are self-guided toward good ends are extraordinary resources,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Elon Musk should mitigate the nuisances of rocket launches, but he won't

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

'In Goleta, we are 50 miles away from Vandenberg. Our windows rattle with each launch. Who is to say what's happening to our brains?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: It's impossible for us to have unlimited economic growth forever

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'At some point (this century? Next century?), this "unlimited" economic growth will smash against its limit of depleted supplies confronting overwhelming demand,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: No amount of state spending will stop Trump's voter fraud claims

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

'I have full confidence in the careful, meticulous tabulation in California. In contrast, I worry about states that announce their results only several hours after the polls close,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: I enjoyed the White House UFC event, and I'm not ashamed to say it

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:09:00 GMT

'Whoever was responsible for creating the event really knows how to put on a show, and what a show it was,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Iran peace deal doesn't seem to be worth our many losses

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'We got nothing other than an agreement to talk and fleetingly hoping for the best. So much for the claim of victory,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Elon Musk's new 'trillionaire' status is a good thing, actually

Jonah Goldberg — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

None of the SpaceX CEO's obnoxious life choices or political actions are relevant to the explosion of outrage over his status as history's richest man.

Contributor: Colombia's flirtation with the Trump alliance could prove disastrous

Mark Weisbrot — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:22:21 GMT

The right-wing candidate in Sunday's coming election has signaled he would impoverish millions and join the mass incarceration movement led by the U.S. and El Salvador.

Letters to the Editor: Our sidewalks need fixing, but ideally not at the expense of the trees

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'On my street, there is a very large tree that has upended a sidewalk. I have not reported it, as I fear the removal of this magnificent tree that adds so much to my street,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: U.S. military leaders are enabling Trump's lawlessness

Jon Duffy — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:12:03 GMT

The president abused his power in the killing of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores. Worse, the military did nothing to stop him.

Letters to the Editor: From philanthropy to EV dominance, what Elon Musk could do with his wealth

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Musk will no doubt continue building electric cars that eventually will end the internal combustion industry, making rockets that go to the moon and Mars and automating vehicles that could save nearly 90,000 lives by 2050,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: To combat AI cheating, colleges should go back to basics for exams

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Require all students to show up in person to the classroom with an empty "blue book" and write their exam answers in cursive,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Many Americans don't want to be associated with 'arrogant insularity'

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'This strategy of "making immigrants' lives harder so they will leave" may work, but what effect might it have on our nation's citizens?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Spencer Pratt can take his efforts to Washington. L.A. won't miss him

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'He states he got into politics to "expose this corrupt political machine," so I urge him to move to Washington as soon as possible. We won't miss him, and there is a rather large corrupt machine there that is in dire need of attention,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: The Wilshire subway took 46 years. Future projects should skip the decades of objections

Payton Rockwood — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:03:00 GMT

California can't afford to entertain lawsuits and stalling by local entities. Transit, like housing, is too important to let NIMBYs interfere.

Contributor: The right's beloved James Madison, the founder of American environmentalism

Andrea Wulf — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

In 1818, American founder James Madison argued that the defense of the environment was crucial to the survival of the national republic.

Contributor: The next big thing in restaurants? Small and steady growth

Karen Stabiner — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

People keep setting up shop — small shops, to be sure, but that could be a good thing. They might be part of a correction after 20 years of excess.

Letters to the Editor: Contrary to assumptions, the vinyl industry isn't stuck in the past

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'In reality, PVC continues to evolve and is often chosen because it is durable, efficient and built to last,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: A 'knife fight' mayoral race helps no one. Show us your plans instead

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'I would like to cast my vote this fall based on a candidate's concrete goals and realism about running the city, not her capacity to insult her opponent,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Abcarian: Democrats put forward two styles of American masculinity

Robin Abcarian — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Graham Platner, an earthy oyster farmer with a complicated past, and James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian out of Texas, are key to flipping the Senate.

Letters to the Editor: Rather than eliminate the cap, we should adjust the Social Security tax rate

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'I would think that going from a fixed rate to a regressive rate would procure more revenue and could actually reduce the tax for most wage earners (important for political acceptance),' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Closing Locke High based on test scores alone would be a mistake

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Where are the kids in this decision? Where are the teachers, and the parents? Are the kids happy to work a little harder if given some extra time to work toward the testing goal?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Elon Musk's rocket launches are a nuisance for this California town

Lisa Parks — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Air Force recently authorized a cadence of up to 100 SpaceX missions per year — roughly one every three days — and all the sonic booms that go with them.

Contributor: David Hockney's paintings gave the world a vision of L.A.

James Cahill — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:50:00 GMT

The artist, who died Thursday at 88, came to Los Angeles in the 1960s and created indelible, shimmering images of the city's people, scenes and sunlight.

Letters to the Editor: The 'right to repair' movement shows how powerful human connections are

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

An L.A. Times reader shares his thoughts on Repair Cafes and his experience in the Netherlands, where the movement started.

Letters to the Editor: Xavier Becerra worked hard for his success. Don't reduce it to luck

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'He outpolled all the other candidates running for governor. Was that just luck? I don't think so,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: The '70s had problems, but it wasn't worse than what we've got now

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Back then, our president put his peanut farm into a blind trust to avoid conflicts of interest. He didn't hawk golden Bibles or president-branded phones,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Trump lost in more ways than one in California's gubernatorial primary

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'A Democratic/Republican November matchup with an obvious outcome frees up both progressive time and money that can better be used in flipping the U.S. Senate,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Tom Steyer should've put his money to good use — and campaigned on it

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Tom Steyer seemed like a good man, and my wife and I voted for him, but if he had really wanted to be governor, he missed the boat,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: A tale of two Republicans who crossed Trump

Matt K. Lewis — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:27:00 GMT

For those of us struggling to understand today's Republican Party, this past week's primary elections in South Carolina offered a useful case study.

Granderson: The Social Security crisis should be dominating the Senate campaign

LZ Granderson — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMT

The 33 senators we elect this November will be in office when the Social Security program becomes insolvent in 2032.

Contributor: One economist's villainous blueprint to manage global poverty

Veronique de Rugy — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Thomas Piketty's ambitious plans for shrinking the workweek and capping the GDP of wealthy countries would hurt not just the billionaires but every American.

Letters to the Editor: Only developers will benefit from new high-density housing law

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'This enriches developers while only mandating that a small percentage of units be available for low-income residents,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: While Trump seethed, NBC's Kristen Welker stood tall for journalism

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'I hope that this will be the moment when the press begins to push back at Trump's disrespectful behavior, even if it means possible expulsion from access,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Reagan had his flaws, but he acted with more decency than Trump does

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'I am struck by the hypocrisy of our current president, who both seems to revel in his own image and who also prominently displays a portrait of the 40th president in photoshoots at the White House. President Trump has never truly shown respect to Reagan,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Statewide rain runoff crackdown would ultimately cost consumers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'Consumers across the board already absorb business overhead and tax liabilities out the door. If this affects Dodger Stadium, for example, can we add to the sky-high sporting tickets?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Pete Hegseth employed 'twisted logic' regarding immigrants in D-day speech

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Maybe he should compliment Europe for taking in so many immigrants and consider the humanitarianism behind it,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: The untold Hispanic history that made U.S. history possible

Carrie Gibson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:20:00 GMT

Far from the colonists' front lines, Cubans, Mexicans and Spaniards aided the American Revolution.

Calmes: Trump is stealing Americans' faith in elections

Jackie Calmes — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:08:00 GMT

The U.S.'s election systems are secure and fair, but that's harder for many to believe after a decade of lies from the president.

Contributor: The philanthropy world will regret sidelining women

Erica Wertheim Zohar — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:05:00 GMT

There's a pattern in American philanthropy that I call institutional infidelity: the minimizing and quiet reassignment of a woman's philanthropic identity to her husband.

Letters to the Editor: James Comey's case actually isn't all that legally complicated

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'Must we mention again that Comey removed the infamous post swiftly? He stated his ignorance of the possible double meaning, and avowed his opposition to violence,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Society, not developers, needs to be the priority in conversations about AI

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Sensible people must be allowed to work out a rational approach in which the beneficial uses of AI are promoted and competition for profit and international rivalry are checked,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: California primaries prove there's still plenty of strength in the center

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'I applaud the good sense of the many California voters who chose the center. Let change be for making the good better, not for simply making it different,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: New rules squeeze money from asylum seekers while preventing them from working

Tess Feldman — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:10:00 GMT

This double injustice forces people to ask: How can I pay for my application if I am not allowed to apply for a work permit?

Contributor: Hegseth's meddling with promotions tarnishes leadership and endangers the country

Jon Duffy — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A visible pattern of removing women and minority officers from promotion lists sends a message to his military.

Letters to the Editor: We shouldn't have to wait for an election year to get serious about homelessness

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:28:19 GMT

'People are fed up and want change. Isn't it about time? A city is only as good as the people who live in it, and we need to do better — a lot better,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Column: America was much more of a mess at the bicentennial than it is today

Jonah Goldberg — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Many people throughout the country are nostalgic for a past that never existed.

Letters to the Editor: Forced labor has no place in U.S. markets, but tariffs aren't the solution

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'Lasting change requires interventions that enable workers to exercise their rights and challenge exploitation,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Maine voters can choose between hypocrisy and imperfection in Senate race

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'There is a clear moral distinction between a person who openly acknowledges wrongdoing and accepts responsibility for it, and a leader who repeatedly recognizes conduct she says is wrong yet continues to enable it,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: I thought I was free from the Kars4Kids jingle. It was only false hope

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Apparently court orders can be ignored with impunity — an appallingly common occurrence these days,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: An impassioned argument for Smokey Bear as L.A.'s Olympics mascot

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'He has an engaging backstory: The real Smokey was rescued as an orphan after a forest fire. He is apolitical, a blessing in these times. He's cute and adorable, even though he's been around since 1944,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: 'Fair and balanced' journalism and corporate control don't go together

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'Based on experience here and internationally, it is very clear that corporate control inevitably leads to biased reporting and the skewing, or selective omission, of some facts,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Tom Steyer's stumble shows the perils facing self-funded candidates

Garry South — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There are three reasons this type of candidate has almost always failed to connect with voters.

Contributor: How the looming Houthi threat could turn the Iran war

April Longley Alley — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The group has held back its most potent weapon: the ability to disrupt commercial shipping through the Red Sea.

Contributor: The Trump administration succeeded in Armenia where others fell short

Kristina A. Kvien — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:22:00 GMT

The U.S. and Europe tried unsuccessfully for 35 years to end the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Then the dynamic changed.

Letters to the Editor: Even as acting director, Bill Pulte can do a lot of damage to national intelligence

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Pulte's experience is pursuing the president's political enemies as the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Finally, some 'Republicans' are actually acting like Republicans

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'About time some "Republicans" become true Republicans with real spine. This is the best thing these four Republican senators could have done for America and the world,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Foster youth can go on to find great success with a little help

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'The percentage of foster youth who make it to college is already so small that those who do deserve our support and encouragement,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: My father, Ronald Reagan, would be heartbroken by today's White House conduct

Patti Davis — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 10:41:00 GMT

Remember how world leaders have behaved in the past, how they are supposed to behave. Otherwise, we risk normalizing the words and deeds of the current president.

Contributor: America's lead in AI is now at the mercy of local zoning boards

Warren Wimmer — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If cities like Monterey Park continue to ban all data center construction, the U.S. has no hopes of keeping pace with China.

Letters to the Editor: Trump should hear F. Scott Fitzgerald's thoughts on 'careless people'

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

An L.A. Times reader writes that a recent op-ed 'reminded me of the "Great Gatsby" party some months ago, where the president entertained guests amid giant martini glasses brimming with scantily clad women.'

Letters to the Editor: Want proof that our elections aren't rigged? Volunteer as an election staffer

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Once you do your civic duty by participating in this very foundational American activity, I think you will be reassured by how our registrar's office conducts our elections,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: What Andy Rooney might say about the downfall of '60 Minutes'

Ben Fishel — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Despite his iconic musings, the CBS fixture believed deeply in journalism and the responsibility that comes with informing the public.

Letters to the Editor: In fast food customer service, a little politeness goes a long way

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'As a frequent drive-thru customer, I recommend one inexpensive but powerful expression: "Thank you,"' writes an L.A. Times reader

Letters to the Editor: To court a wider swath of voters, Democrats should go back to basics

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Pay attention to core values that have always resonated with the American voter: honesty, integrity, equality, compassion, empathy, lofty ideals and the sense of "we," not "them,"' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Republicans' mistrust of our elections should be directed at Trump

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'While many Republicans continue to believe Trump's repeated assertions that Joe Biden stole the 2020 presidential election, and that noncitizen voting is a major problem, Trump has never produced any credible evidence that either claim is true,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Los Angeles could learn a thing or two from Paris' leadership

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'Why can't Los Angeles produce more candidates willing to think beyond conventional politics and dare to imagine a different future, a better one?' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: 'Mosquito swatter' campaign pamphlets and TV ads are a waste of money

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'I feel sorry for the postman trying to stuff them into thousands of mailboxes. One learns to simply tune out the TV ads,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: The overdue rise of the right within mainstream media

Josh Hammer — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:11:00 GMT

The shake-up at CBS News is just one piece of a broader trend.

Contributor: Why do the Republicans have the celebrity candidates?

Matt K. Lewis — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:02:00 GMT

For today's rising stars in politics like Spencer Pratt, the currency is not institutional support but the attention economy.

Granderson: The sin of pride has nothing to do with the season of Pride

LZ Granderson — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

The Proverb about "pride before a fall" is a warning to egotistical rulers.

Contributor: James Comey's case will play out in a murky area of the law

Wayne Unger — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 21:47:00 GMT

The former FBI director is likely to argue that his Instagram post relating to Trump is protected by the 1st Amendment. It's not a slam dunk.

Letters to the Editor: Recent ruling regarding state bail policies isn't radical. It upholds the law

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

'Now, the question is whether the judges will obey the law, respect our rights and uphold a free society,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Changes to climate program don't suddenly make California pro-business

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

'Legislators have made many changes that are both pro- and anti-business, which essentially cancel each other out,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: With Cuba, Trump is just looking for another victim to bully

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Enough is enough. Republican congressional leadership needs to do its job and put an end to this madness,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Grade-distribution guidelines can be applied with some nuance

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

'I'm reminded of Garrison Keillor in his weekly introduction to "The Prairie Home Companion" including the "statistic" that "all the children [in his fictional Lake Wobegone] are above average." That is, of course, a mathematical impossibility,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Letters to the Editor: Concerns over Trump's nuclear powers grow more serious every day

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

'The facile response that we must simply do a better job of picking presidents has been proved by Trump to be insufficient. We must, but the stakes are too high to rely on that alone,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Contributor: Recent assessment of California's water misallocation is the first step toward justice

David Sathuluri and Marco Tedesco — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:09:00 GMT

New research lays out exactly how California's water system is ill-suited to the climate realities ahead.

Contributor: Human wars are displacing and killing hidden nations of animals

Ryan Huling — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

International conflicts may last decades, but collateral damage across the animal kingdom far outlasts the final shot.