George Skelton, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
American exceptionalism is a myth
Our Constitution is the only thing protecting us from authoritarianism.
Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Is there any realistic possibility of ousting Trump early?
Resignation, the 25th Amendment, impeachment, censure: all problematic, to varying degrees. But in a crisis, why not press every option available?
Tim Pawlenty
Tim Pawlenty: Where does the GOP go from here?
We must acknowledge that what we're currently doing isn't working.
Editorial
Defining merit in historic preservation
It's not just beauty that counts. But figuring out which considerations should prevail doesn't always come easily in an evolving city.
Mike Fernandez
Counterpoint: Poetry and fiction don't tell the whole Line 3 story
The truth is, we need Line 3 to keep energy safe and affordable for every family.
Letters
Readers Write: COVID vaccines, vaccinating prisoners, future of the GOP, bias in response to Capitol riots
How will we speed this up?
D.J. Tice
Though nation still stands, our faith is shaken
Our cumbersome system did its job under pressure, but it's now clear that the veneer of civilization is thin.
Editorial
American tumult has damaging global impact
Nation's ability to foster democracies is diminished by the mob's, and the president's, disgrace.
Steve Sack
Letters
Readers Write: The George Floyd special section, opinion coverage, Norman Borlaug's legacy (continued), green architecture
A letter writer's revulsion and the burden of proof in America.
Monte Bute
We're all institutionalists now
We must rebuild trust in the American process, and our nation's institutions are at the heart of the matter.
Letters
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