What my deep-fried turkey has to teach about America this year
Our family’s Thanksgiving tradition is frying the turkey. It’s one of our most cherished rituals, from firing up the peanut...
This connected coalition is watchdogging L.A. immigration raids, driving ‘Liberty Vans’
As the Liberty Van rolled into the Home Depot, its driver slowed, lowered the window and waved at day laborers...
My college kid isn’t coming home for Thanksgiving for the second year in a row. I understand school comes first now.
The author's son isn't coming home from college this Thanksgiving. Courtesy of Erika Ebsworth-GooldLast year, my son decided not to...
Welcome to the labyrinth of Trump’s policies on the cost of living
To consider President Donald Trump’s policies on the cost of living is to enter a maze of paradoxes. The latest...
Citing wildfires, LAFD requests 15% budget increase
The Los Angeles Fire Department is requesting a budget of more than $1 billion for the coming year, arguing that...
These universities are reviving higher eduction’s civic seriousness
High school seniors completing college applications confront a smorgasbord of choices. Herewith, eight suggestions: Arizona State University, because of its...
‘Republicans in no-win position’ as Trump pushes health plan that would ‘freeze out’ many
A proposed healthcare plan from the Trump administration would “freeze out a lot of people”, a political commentator has warned....
The Court Has an Easy Answer on the Fed
Can the Supreme Court impede President Donald Trump from taking control of the Federal Reserve? Can the president remove Fed...
Two hostages’ bodies remain in Gaza as another is returned to Israel
Israel identified the body of a hostage released from Gaza as Dror Or, a 48-year-old who was killed during the...
Snapchat is nearing 1 billion monthly users. Why can’t it turn a profit?
Snapchat, an app whose disappearing messages and silly face filters made chatting with loved ones more casual, is close to...
