Paul Thornton is the Los Angeles Times’ letters editor. He joined the editorial pages in 2005 as a researcher and occasional editorial writer and also served as a Web producer. A UC Berkeley graduate, he lives in Alhambra with his wife, two sons and two cats.
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In the wake of that fiasco of a presidential debate, I joked upon arriving in Norway that I might just stay there. But now the U.S. is truly in crisis. I wouldn’t even joke about abandoning home.
July 15, 2024
President Biden’s poor showing at his debate with former President Trump — who didn’t do well either — is exactly what this democracy didn’t need.
June 29, 2024
As wildfires and extreme heat intensify, increasing housing density within L.A. is a matter of climate justice and personal safety.
June 22, 2024
Old rules on cellphone use during school went out the window years ago. Now, LAUSD’s ban shows the pendulum is swinging the other way.
June 22, 2024
The Fourth of July approaches at a time of deep political division. Tell us: What do you think still binds our union?
June 16, 2024
The Rebecca Grossman trial was a missed opportunity to examine road design and car safety rules that fail pedestrians, plus more from Opinion.
June 15, 2024
Joshua trees are threatened and iconic. Readers are outraged over a Mojave Desert project that will kill thousands of them.
June 8, 2024
Low clouds are L.A.’s natural air conditioner and they’re normal at this time of year. In an era of extreme weather, normal feels awfully nice.
June 5, 2024
The justice system held in New York under immense pressure from Trump’s supporters, plus more from Opinion.
June 1, 2024
It’s important to follow the details of the New York trial, even if you’re battling media-induced Trump fatigue, plus more from Opinion.
May 25, 2024