A funny thing happened to people living in Venice, Marina del Rey, Mar Vista and parts of West Los Angeles in 2000. Congressional districts were redrawn, and suddenly, we had incumbent Congresswoman Jane Harman. Read more...

It’s of little wonder that a hurricane in Louisiana sparks renewed interest in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge once you realize that oil is the common bond. Read more...

There are things that certain parents are better off not knowing. While ideally, familial communication would be entirely open, understanding and non-judgmental, we all know reality is far from ideal. Read more...

Senate should reject Roberts’ confirmation I am amazed that John Roberts, such a reputedly intelligent man, ridicules the intelligence of the American people by acting as though the Constitution were not subject to the highly subjective interpretation that all texts invariably are. Read more...

It’s another Thursday afternoon in Westwood Village and the vibrant sounds and colors of the Farmers’ Market hold sway along Weyburn Avenue. A 1920s-style, French-inflected jazz combo plays Django Reinhardt/Stephan Grapelli riffs to a shaded food court as shoppers take in the bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Read more...

Any strategy of withdrawal in Iraq should address objectives of the current administration’s policies in Iraq, such as encouraging the spread of democracy, and taking the fight to the terrorists so that we don’t have to fight them on our own soil. Read more...

College is supposed to be a place for us to obtain a full and relevant education, partake in extracurricular activities that enhance our academic experience, develop lasting friendships, and above all, become informed and responsible citizens who can make positive contributions to society after graduation. Read more...