Lorraine Ali is news and culture critic of the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she was television critic for The Times covering media, breaking news and the onslaught of content across streaming, cable and network TV. Ali is an award-winning journalist and Los Angeles native who has written in publications ranging from the New York Times to Rolling Stone and GQ. She was formerly senior writer for The Times’ Calendar section where she covered entertainment, culture, and American Arab and Muslim issues. Ali started at The Times in 2011 as music editor after leaving her post as a senior writer and music critic at Newsweek Magazine.
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Nov. 7, 2024
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Oct. 25, 2024
The comedian addresses a controversy spurred by a New Yorker article last year, and the nexus of politics and race, particularly when it comes to a group he calls “Beige-istan,” in his new stand-up special.
Oct. 22, 2024
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Oct. 16, 2024
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Oct. 11, 2024
When the effort to boost one’s polling numbers involves suppressing lifesaving information, it’s clear that American politics have hit a cynical apex.
Oct. 8, 2024