As our country’s greatest observer, Alexis de Tocqueville, noted many years ago, Americans’ genius for civic organization has been, historically, our greatest asset. Civic associations mediate between the lonely crowd of individuals and the faceless efficiency (or inefficiency) of bureaucracies and corporations. In doing so, they give people voice and agency, build social buffers against […]
Blog: In a town of unanswered questions, Paradise tries to imagine its future
Before the Camp fire, Paradise’s economy had the strength and diversity of a suburban shopping mall with its anchor stores — the hospital, Safeway, Kmart — and smaller shops providing more specialized services: tattoos, beauty supplies, hobbies, antiques. Essential services ensured the success of incidental services. Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times
Blog: He speaks to Democratic hearts. But is Beto O’Rourke a serious White House contender?
Axelrod sees similarities between Obama and O’Rourke, including their rocket-ship political rise and national following, and important differences, too, not least the question of whether the Texas congressman would have the broad appeal among African Americans, a key Democratic constituency, that Obama enjoyed as a history-making black candidate. Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times
Blog: Migrant caravans stall on border with no leaders and little hope
U.S. officials have blocked asylum seekers from making claims at border crossings, including the San Ysidro Port of Entry in Tijuana, by physically turning them away, citing “capacity” issues, according to a Dec. 3 joint report by research centers at the University of Texas at Austin, UC San Diego and the European University Institute. Source: […]
Blog: Michael Jackson’s son Blanket, 16, makes rare appearance in Los Angeles – Mirror Online
He’s kept a low-profile since the death of his father Michael Jackson nine years ago. However, Blanket Jackson made a rare public outing in Los Angeles on Sunday as he did a spot of Christmas shopping. The 16-year-old, who is still sporting the long dark locks he has had since a child, visited a branch […]
Blog: C.J. Anderson gets Rams back in the win column, beat Cardinal 31-9 – Ramblin’ Fan
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 23: C.J. Anderson #35 of the Los Angeles Rams carries against Tre Boston #33 and Budda Baker #36 of the Arizona Cardinals in the first half at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) C.J. Anderson gets Rams back in the win column, […]