December 21, 2020, 6:01am Columns
If you’re wondering when American politics hit its low point in civility, I’d nominate Aug. 6, 2020. That was the day when President Trump had this to say about his rival for the presidency, lifelong Catholic Joe Biden: “He’s against God.” Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:02am Columns
It is, perhaps, simply a sign of the times. A small but meaningful indicator of a fractured society. Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Since his election, Joe Biden has kept his focus firmly on his prospective personnel and policy plans, mostly ignoring at least publicly such potential distractions as President Donald Trump’s legal maneuvers and his son Hunter’s legal problems. Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Early this year, I had my teeth pulled with the expectation that they would be replaced by dental implants. Unfortunately, the pandemic and hidden fees have delayed this procedure and made it too expensive for me to address. Now I hide my empty smile on Zoom calls and use my… Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:01am Columns
The following editorial originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times: Read story
December 17, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Sanctimony is proving to be a bad look for Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., since Axios reported on his ties with a suspected Chinese spy. Fang Fang, also known as Christine Fang, insinuated herself with a number of up-and-coming U.S. politicians between 2011 and 2015. Swalwell was the biggest fish. Read story
December 16, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Mid-December is the time when some people prepare for upcoming holidays by shopping and some legislators prepare for the upcoming session by proposing bills. Read story
December 15, 2020, 6:01am Columns
The days right after an election are an ideal time for political parties to work on fixing bad habits. Read story
December 14, 2020, 6:01am Columns
It is the worst of times, squared. Even on his best day, America’s 45th president cannot stop beating the dickens out of our democracy. Read story
December 14, 2020, 6:01am Columns
November’s election revealed many things about our current political landscape, the most striking of which is that the Democratic coalition is not as ironclad as once thought. Read story