Robin Abcarian is an opinion columnist at the Los Angeles Times. She writes about news, politics and culture. Her columns appear on Wednesday and Sunday. Twitter: @AbcarianLAT
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- Republicans say journalists shouldn’t be pointing out their lies. But in the era of post-factual MAGA politics, most voters are grateful for the service. - Oct. 6, 2024 
- The Ohio senator had an advantage over Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in the vice presidential faceoff: His capacity to grossly misrepresent himself and Donald Trump. - Oct. 2, 2024 
- Abcarian: What kind of country would kill Marcellus Williams despite questions about his conviction?- The Supreme Court should have stayed Missouri’s execution of the convict last week. A top prosecutor and the victim’s family argued that he should be spared. - Sept. 29, 2024 
- Abcarian: Why we should care about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s scandalous relationship with a journalist- New York magazine Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi was suspended after acknowledging an inappropriate personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - Sept. 25, 2024 
- A new L.A. Unified School District rule banning cellphones in classrooms begins in January. It will improve the learning environment and social interactions. - Sept. 22, 2024 
- The former president, whose vile rhetoric has no boundaries, sums up his campaign as he tells Americans how he feels about their singing idol. - Sept. 18, 2024 
- Kamala Harris noted his affinity for autocrats such as Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orban, whom he praised during their debate. Democracy experts share her concern. - Sept. 15, 2024 
- Kamala Harris’ platform addresses the problem, which is more than can be said for Republicans. History shows we can do much more for working parents. - Sept. 11, 2024 
- Seriously, folks? Extravagant gender reveals and parties for frozen embryos suggest too many Americans are designing their lives for Instagram and TikTok. - Sept. 8, 2024 
- The family of the late Isaac Hayes has joined scores of musicians — including Adele, Celine Dion, the Village People and the White Stripes — who have cried foul. - Sept. 5, 2024