Column: Harvard-Westlake goalkeeper Jackson Friedman is a standout for more reasons than his jersey

Standout sophomore goalkeeper Jackson Friedman of Harvard-Westlake High wearing his colorful jersey. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times) As part of soccer rules, goalkeepers are required to have a different jersey than their teammates. The color schemes have evolved into a fashion show, with brightness so loud (lime, purple, turquoise) that goalies look ready to … Read more

Editorial: How California leaders can protect the environment from another Trump administration

Donald Trump speaks last month at a rally in Coachella, during which he threatened to withhold federal firefighting aid to California unless Gov. Gavin Newsom carries out his demands on water policy. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Of the many ways Donald Trump’s return to the White House promises to upend federal policy, few … Read more

Poll worker reflects on Saskatchewan’s provincial election

We still have work to do to make our elections truly inclusive, transparent and meaningful. Our team enthusiastically welcomed first-time voters, both the young and new citizens. They were always the most excited to exercise their franchise.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix My family and I watch election nights with the same enthusiasm others watch … Read more

Democrats, heed the lesson of the 2024 election — stop being so weird

A lot of you people sound nuts. It is unsurprising that a Donald Trump campaign ad featuring the tagline “Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you” was effective in the 2024 presidential campaign. Indeed, a pro-Kamala Harris PAC says the spot, which featured a clip of Harris endorsing state-funded sex-change operations for prisoners, … Read more

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