Everything you need to know about the November 4 presidential election, the ballot measures and runoffs — plus the March 3 mayoral election and beyond.


Editorial: He delivered an exciting speech. Now he must show how his promises can fit into the global economy.
Joel Stein: Democrats allowed young people to steal the one big party old people throw for themselves.
Cold Copy: What The Times said after the Bush and Gore nomination speeches in 2000.
  DUST-UP: THE RISE OF RUSSIA

How closely does Putin's Russia resemble the old USSR? Andrew Meier and Michael C. Moynihan debate.
Editorial
State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner's idea is a win-win for consumers and insurance companies.

The Legislature should pass, and Schwarzenegger should sign, a bill to limit insurers' ability to rescind policies.

His acceptance speech paired idealism with pragmatic proposals. Will Americans buy in?

Thursday, August 28, 2008
The short answer is no. Despite what U.S. automakers want, taxpayers should not be obliged to provide low-cost loans.

In Denver, her words and deeds on behalf of Barack Obama have done much to bring Democrats together.

The groundbreaking legislation would help meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through smarter regional planning.



CARTOON
It's all downhill from here
Nostalgic hipster dads flock to their kids' toy racecar derby.
More by Mimi Pond >>

TOON-OP
Let the games begin
Cartoonists on the less-than-triumphant qualities of the Beijing Olympics.
Toon-Op archive >>

EDITORIAL SERIES
The Times discusses California's troubled tax system.
Why and how the U.S. should outdo the Islamists at charity while fighting world hunger.
The Times explores water and water policy in California and around the world.
The Times explores policies to slow the progress of climate change.
A series examining American values and the candidates for president.

 
Op-Ed
In the end, it's family, not a mortgage, that matters most.

Party rules mean that young delegates have their say at the Democratic convention.

Thursday, August 28, 2008
When diplomacy isn't enough and force is too risky, a policy of conservative internationalism is best.

Retired cops often guard film and TV shoots. Chief Bratton wants to do away with that and use only active-duty officers.


Columnists
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Meghan Daum

Jonah Goldberg

Patt Morrison

Gregory Rodriguez

Joel Stein

Tim Rutten


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