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Everything you need to know about the November 4 presidential election, the ballot measures and runoffs — plus the March 3 mayoral election and beyond.
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 Rosa Brooks: He's no Messiah, Democrats, so stop fretting about his lack of magical powers and just work to get him elected.
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Blowback: Whittier College's president calls for a more coolheaded discussion on revisiting drinking-age laws.
DUST-UP: THE RISE OF RUSSIA 
Andrew Meier says reaching could tame Putin's thuggery. Michael C. Moynihan says it isn't so easy to change Putin.
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Editorial
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.
In a reflection of changing attitudes, more Americans say they are open to the possibility.
The two-term president is enormously popular and has done much for his country. But he shouldn't run for a third term.
New guidelines on legal pot use are a welcome shield for Californians with medical needs.
It's all downhill from here Nostalgic hipster dads flock to their kids' toy racecar derby.
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Let the games begin
Cartoonists on the less-than-triumphant qualities of the Beijing Olympics.
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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.
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Op-Ed
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.
Democrats need to temper their expectations; their candidate inspires, but there is plenty of hard work ahead.
No-fly lists and photo IDs are supposed to help protect the flying public from terrorists. Except that they don't work.
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