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Jon Stewart’s “Man Who Would Be President” Is a True Story
He sold top business minds on a TV show that promised to save the world – and make them famous. They handed over thousands. Then reality set in. Five years ago, Jon Stewart became...
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Rick Caruso: I have a right to complain about the spending in this election.
Letters to the Editor: Rick Caruso isn't buying an election. His spending is protected speech. In fact, he is an elected official and thus entitled to run for office. CARUSO: I have a right...
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Myles Sanderson: Twin brother found dead in Edmonton apartment
Myles Sanderson was the only killer in Canada mass stabbings, and his brother was a victim, police say. Myles Sanderson is seen in a photo taken in 1993 with his twin brother, who has...
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The Mercury’s Politics and the News
Letters to the Editor: How we the people are letting Trump destroy our democracy by Kevin Spera When I first joined The Mercury, I was surprised and disappointed by how much we focused on...
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The Story of My Relationship with Cavey Seale
Her allegations brought down megachurch pastor Bruxy Cavey. Then the anonymous trolls came for her. This blog follows the drama. In December 2011, at the age of 20, I was an eager freshman at...
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California Gov. Jerry Brown calls for special session to deal with crisis
Biden gives PG&E $1 billion to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open President Barack Obama said Wednesday, "I think there's an incredible opportunity right here in California to do more to protect our...
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The Climate Crisis Could Accelerate
Op-Ed: Hurricane Ian and the coming climate crash In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, a study in my new book, “Tipping Point,” says we are on our way to a “climate crash.” The book...
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The AU’s “Commission for the Transformation and Betterment of Africa”
Cloud of colonialism hangs over Queen Elizabeth's legacy in Africa, as she faces the same issues facing African governments today. (Photo: Peter Zumdahl, CC BY-SA 3.0, by P. Zumdahl) African governments face a unique...
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The Good News and the Bad News for the Newspaper Business
Opinion: Trump is selling himself. Readers say the L.A. Times shouldn't help sell him There are lots of reasons why people don’t buy newspapers. I have a list of them on page one. One...
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Mueller’s Office Dismisses a Suit Against Vindman
Judge Dismisses Alexander Vindman’s Lawsuit Against Trump Allies On Friday, Robert Mueller said he is not going to testify after all in front of Congress in the coming weeks. Now, his office has dismissed...