Democrats are busy bashing themselves. Needed, or just needy?
To hear Republicans tell it, California is a failed state and Donald Trump won the presidency in a landslide that gives him a mandate to…
Columnists debate Gavin Newsom’s controversial podcast
SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom has a new political podcast, in case you hadn’t heard, and he’s not the only one who’s talking.California’s gallivanting governor has made national…
Should Democrats fight Trump all out or pick their battles?
These are times that try Democratic souls.Shut out of power in Washington and facing an unbridled president taking a sledgehammer to parts of the federal…
The election year was bruising for America. What does 2025 hold?
SACRAMENTO — How do you summarize — or make sense of — 2024? It’s been a year of upheaval, division, winners and losers. And perhaps most…
Kamala Harris crushes it in her Democratic convention speech
CHICAGO — On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, expectations were high and rumors were rampant. Speculation of a surprise guest — Taylor Swift?…
At DNC, Barack and Michelle Obama bring fire and vengeance
CHICAGO — Barack and Michelle Obama resurfaced, with a vengeance.Doug Emhoff, the nation’s second gentleman, turned on the goofy charm.A number of rhetorical torches were passed.With…