‘Am I Racist?’: Inside the rise of the conservative movie biz
To say “Am I Racist?” wasn’t designed to win over Hollywood would be putting it very mildly. Produced by the Daily Wire and fronted by…
Americans — exhausted by political news — are tuning out, poll finds
NEW YORK — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since…
News Analysis: Europe feels Musk’s political impact. How far will it go?
In the six weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, Europe has been bracing for a U.S. administration that could strain traditional transatlantic alliances.That…
‘Know Your Enemy’ gets why Taylor Swift drives conservatives crazy
If Democrats want to understand why president-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House, a good place to start might be the “Know Your…
Biden pardon, Patel FBI nomination fuel debate over politics and justice
Democrats have warned for months that Donald Trump, if elected again, would bend the Justice Department to his own political will. But President Biden’s announcement…
Think you’ll avoid talking politics at Thanksgiving dinner? Good luck.
When visiting family for Thanksgiving, we all know better than to talk about the election, politics, or anything that might trigger a MAGA screed or…
Column: What if most Americans aren’t bitterly divided?
Among most elites across the ideological spectrum, there’s one point of unifying agreement: Americans are bitterly divided. What if that’s wrong? What if elites are…
'Bonhoeffer,' a dramatization of a celebrated theologian's life, makes him a superhero
Director Todd Komarnicki's simplified portrait of the WWII Christian resistance hero ups the ante, adding several action beats to what should have been a drama.…
Opinion: Democrats are finger-pointing. Does the evidence support them?
The Democrats have some tough choices in front of them. With Vice President Kamala Harris, they ran a very strong candidate in an incredibly well-resourced…
Abcarian: Trump would allow RFK Jr. to infect the body politic with crackpot theories
After all the votes are counted, no matter who wins, the empowering of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by Donald Trump will be one of the…
How soccer helped shape Alexi Lalas’ political views
Anyone who remembers Alexi Lalas from his playing days remembers the unruly shoulder-length red hair, thin headband and bushy goatee. They remember him traveling across…
Stressed about the election? Here are 5 tips to ease your mind
For many people, stress related to the approaching presidential election is palpable. Even, at times, unbearable. Judith Martinez, 32, a nonprofit founder in Los Angeles,…
A red California county flipped for Biden in 2020 by 14 votes.
— Rural Inyo County was one of two California counties to vote for Biden in 2020 after supporting Trump in 2016.— The red-to-blue flip came…
‘Love Is Blind’ gets political with talk of Trump, liberal views
Over seven seasons, contestants on “Love Is Blind” have shared difficult, sometimes deal-breaking conversations about issues like race, religion, money, birth control and abortion.But one…
Trump’s threats are dismissed as bluster but there’s cause for concern
Life may be full of uncertainties but there’s one thing you can count on come election day, as surely as the sun rises over the…
New film returns to Trump’s sexual assault trial and E. Jean Carroll
The opening lines betray little emotion, yet they startle: “I’m here because Donald Trump raped me. He lied and shattered my reputation and I am…
Kamala Harris was hailed as ‘the female Barack Obama.’ Is that a good thing?
WASHINGTON — Sixteen years ago, the late journalist Gwen Ifill appeared on David Letterman’s “Late Show” and touted a group of emerging Black politicians, including a…
Will Californians in Arizona tilt the state’s election?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Michele Pitek moved to Arizona from California, her lifelong home, with her husband, Mike, about seven years ago in part because they were…
From Pelosi to Harris, how San Francisco launched women into power
San Francisco — Lateefah Simon, a front-runner to represent Oakland in Congress, still vividly recalls that day in third grade, nearly 40 years ago, when…
Living life instead of obsessing about politics? The news will break through
It’s my job to be a news junkie and follow politics and policy from Washington. But it’s my avocation as well, covering “the art of…