Given his inability to conjure up electoral victories for Democrats in the last few state races, many political prognosticators say that President Barack Obama will be forced to move "toward the center" if he or his party are to have any chance of maintaining their grip on power. Read more...

The tragic death of Agustin Roberto "Bobby" Salcedo, 33, in Mexico on New Year's Eve raises several important questions: Why, for instance, do we wait until something horrific like this occurs to honor those who have accomplished so much? Read more...

Like the making of a sequel to an already bad movie, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to privatize and build prisons in Mexico for undocumented inmates is beginning to sound like we're in for "Guantanamo Bay: Part II" starring the Governator himself. Read more...

In recent weeks, calls to arms over the Christmas Day underwear bomber and the new Yemeni threat have been eclipsed by inspiring reports of the massive humanitarian response to Haiti's ongoing tragedy, and rightfully so. Read more...

Students equipped to better bike safety Imagine three whole 24-hour days inside a car. Then repeat. Every year. Sound grim? Fortunately, you are not alone. Unfortunately, Los Angeles residents suffer an average of 72 annual hours of delay when traveling during peak hours, which puts us at No. Read more...

New Year's resolutions have always been a futile exercise for me. Read more...