Opinion
Even on divisive issues such as guns and abortion, the court’s recent rulings were driven less by ideology than by Congress’ abdication of its legislative role.
June 18, 2024
California
Even as the annual Southern California musical adventure spurs some to wonder if its pull is waning, others have unearthed a bit of the old magic.
April 15, 2024
While the pandemic hit SF hard, there are signs of a gradual comeback in the works.
Jan. 18, 2024
Television
Whoopi Goldberg comes to the defense of comedian Hasan Minhaj, who was the subject of debate after he admitted to embellishing harrowing stories for laughs.
Sept. 19, 2023
Movies
‘Am I embarrassed to have inflated my own record when my record is pretty good on its own? Yes, it makes me cringe,’ legendary swimmer Diana Nyad told The Times, days before the premiere of ‘Nyad.’
Aug. 30, 2023
The first presidential debate featured former President Trump calling immigrants criminals and President Biden calling these statements lies and ‘malarkey.’
June 27, 2024
The Supreme Court’s decision, along partisan lines, does away with the principle that no one is above the law.
July 1, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Trump lied aggressively. Biden was often at a loss for words. Which would you rather have as president?
June 28, 2024
Politics
Trump now has the power to be king. Biden came out of the debate seeming unfit for the job. Here’s how to make sense of this fraught moment for American democracy.
July 2, 2024
The president’s appearance was far worse than the substance of what he said, while Donald Trump offered a forceful presentation of lies and nonsense.