Political stress: Can you stay engaged without sacrificing your mental health?

The 2024 presidential election was a significant source of stress for 69% of U.S. adults, according to a new report by the American Psychological Assn. (Chris Carlson / Associated Press) It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning. “I still think about the election all … Read more

Trump takes a hard line on homelessness. Why L.A. Mayor Karen Bass hopes to find common ground

A homeless person’s street shelter made of umbrellas in L.A.’s Westlake district in October. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) President-elect Donald Trump has promised to arrest thousands of homeless people sleeping in American streets and move them to large tent cities on “inexpensive land,” one of several planks of his agenda that would upend … Read more

Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s Defense pick reignites the debate

Female soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division train on a firing range in Ft. Campbell, Ky. (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press) President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought had been long settled: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on … Read more

Column: No Soto! Dodgers should focus on keeping World Series champs together

Column: No Soto! Dodgers should focus on keeping World Series champs together So the Dodgers begin their title defense this week by flirting with baseball’s hottest available star. Here’s hoping they get ghosted. No Soto So the Dodgers can strengthen baseball’s best lineup, deepen their historic batting order, tighten their versatile defense, become even more exciting, … Read more

Constitution of convenience

Today, Yoo and Ackerman discuss the hypocrisy of the left and the right on the issue of war powers. Previously, they debated the ongoing use-of-force resolution and the war powers language of the constitution. Later this week, they’ll debate the questionable relevance of declaring war in the 21st century, and the possibility that there may … Read more

National Perspective : Clinton Set to Allow China Entry Into WTO

Summer’s over. Get ready for action. Congress, be forewarned. The Clinton administration’s biggest step yet with China is coming, within a matter of weeks if not days. The administration now is pushing quietly but determinedly to conclude a deal with China that will permit its admission to the World Trade Organization. For President Clinton, such … Read more

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