Nicholas Kristof on good news in a bad world; Steve Lopez on aging

For the first time in Iran’s history, women are leading a counter-revolution

Can the news media help save democracy?

Will Trump run for White House again, can PG&E keep lights on?

Diablo Canyon: Can the nuclear plant work safely for 10 more years?

Is catastrophic news coverage fit for human consumption?

SCOTUS strikes down concealed-carry law. Is gun control in danger?

Baby formula crisis reveals dangers of too little competition in US economy

UN won’t end Russia-Ukraine war, diversity can threaten democracy

Ukraine faces ‘bloody stalemate’ — and 4 other scenarios

Will sanctions against Russia make Putin more volatile?

Why protesting at politicians’ homes may help undo climate change

California is no longer climate change leader, says assembly speaker

California breaks promise to clean up radioactive pollution from nuclear meltdown

Sports superstars increasingly refuse to ‘shut up and dribble’

Abortion and climate change: What will upcoming decisions mean in the long haul?

The recall in California goes on as nation building in Afghanistan comes to an end.

Fighting the Delta variant and California’s drought

LA’s 1970s pop culture affects today’s politics. Plus controlling wildfires with fire

Supreme Court could outlaw abortion once again