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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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
Republicans say journalists shouldn’t be pointing out their lies. But in the era of post-factual MAGA politics, most voters are grateful for the service.
Oct. 6, 2024
The Ohio senator had an advantage over Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in the vice presidential faceoff: His capacity to grossly misrepresent himself and Donald Trump.
Oct. 2, 2024
Abcarian: What kind of country would kill Marcellus Williams despite questions about his conviction?
The Supreme Court should have stayed Missouri’s execution of the convict last week. A top prosecutor and the victim’s family argued that he should be spared.
Sept. 29, 2024