Robin Abcarian is an opinion columnist at the Los Angeles Times. She writes about news, politics and culture. Her columns appear on Wednesday and Sunday. Twitter: @AbcarianLAT
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Democrats should stop beating themselves up and get to work. Progressive policies aren’t the problem — it’s their messaging.
Nov. 13, 2024
Voters in seven of 10 states affirmed the right to abortion. Two Black women will serve in the Senate. And Ron DeSantis got slapped.
Nov. 7, 2024
Yet another reason to fear a Trump and Vance victory: unleashing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the country’s public health agencies.
Nov. 5, 2024
Abcarian: Transgender issues aren’t a top voter concern. Why is Trump’s campaign obsessed with them?
The former president and other Republicans have spent tens of millions on ads demonizing trans people and attacking Kamala Harris for supporting them.
Nov. 3, 2024
Muslim and Arab American voters are among those upset by President Biden’s policy on Israel and the Middle East. But Donald Trump would be a disaster for Palestinians.
Oct. 30, 2024
Column: Poisoned, imprisoned and essentially killed by Putin, Alexei Navalny somehow never lost hope
The Russian dissident’s posthumous memoir, “Patriot,” is funny, tragic and somehow optimistic about the future of his beloved country.
Oct. 27, 2024
The former California congressman, consummate Donald Trump lackey and Trump Media chief executive is being accused of mismanagement and cronyism.
Oct. 23, 2024
The close contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris means it’s the time of year when partisans are nervous to say the least. Is there any cure?
Oct. 20, 2024
While misinformation hampers the federal response to the hurricane in North Carolina, people on the ground are finding officials competent and helpful.
Oct. 16, 2024
The FBI supposedly investigated sexual assault allegations against the Trump Supreme Court pick. A new report shows the probe was deeply compromised.
Oct. 13, 2024