On Feb. 24, when Putin (like other would-be conquerors we’ll be mentioning today, he only needs one name) invaded Ukraine, the Russian despot wanted to change history. […]
Opinion
In Somalia, business as usual a bad idea
by Elizabeth Shackelford Somalia swore in a new president last weekend after nearly two years of delay as the incumbent clung to power. The next day, the […]
Midwives have been a revelation for this obstetrician
by Darcy N. Bryan As a California obstetrician, I never interacted with nurse midwives, and could only nod my head in agreement when my colleagues voiced leeriness […]
Republicans show they can stand up to one of their own
On the eve of last Tuesday’s primary, former President Donald Trump asked voters to give U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn a “second chance.” “When Madison was first elected […]
It’s a perilous moment for our rights
by Robin Abcarian Last week, I got an earful from readers who were angry that I defended peaceful protests at the homes of three conservative Supreme Court […]
Religious and racial tolerance starts with all of us
by Omer Awan I never knew minding my own business would cause such animosity from others. It was the summer of 1996, and I stopped at a […]
Good news, bad news for formula shortage
For worried parents nationwide, there is good news and bad news on the baby formula front. First, the good news: Last week was a whirlwind as Washington, […]
May 22 letters to the editor
America needs more civics classes We need more civics, history and government classes in our schools. When you compare the annual federal budgets for education, as a […]
Guest essay: Savings should be passed to patients
Funds shouldn’t be used for climate change By Elliot Simon Sen. Joe Manchin spent much of last year battling the Democrats’ multi-trillion-dollar “Build Back Better” package. Thankfully […]
I am part of the ‘Great Replacement.’ It’s not what believers say it is
by Gustavo Arellano Twenty-three years ago on a hot August evening, I stood before the Anaheim Union High School District board of trustees. They were about to […]
