Viewpoints

Ben Boychuk: With scandals, government delegitimizes itself

By Ben Boychuk - Published: 12:00 am

Abuse of power may be a bipartisan affliction, but what a pathetic scene this White House makes. Whether the scandals now besetting President Barack Obama's administration scuttle his second-term agenda or merely delay his plans, the bigger question is what all of this tells us about the size, scope and underlying legitimacy of our government today.

Viewpoints: School reforms should reflect exception to local control rule

By Richie Ross - Published: 12:00 am

When Gov. Jerry Brown introduced the principle of "subsidiarity" as the basis for his public school local funding formula, my ears perked.

Trudy Rubin: Real scandal of Benghazi is political circus led by Issa

By Trudy Rubin - Published: 12:00 am

Yes, Virginia, there is a Benghazi scandal.

Viewpoints: Stretching the truth is in politicians' DNA

By William Endicott - Published: Friday, May 17 2013 - 12:00 am

Former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado is planning a run for the Republican gubernatorial nomination next year and also is pushing a ballot initiative to repeal California's prison realignment, in which certain low-level offenders are moved from the state prison system to county jails.

Charles Krauthammer: White House has a major credibility crisis to deal with

By Charles Krauthammer - Published: Friday, May 17 2013 - 12:00 am

Note to GOP re Benghazi: Stop calling it Watergate, Iran-contra, bigger than both, etc. First, it might well be, but we don't know. History will judge. Second, overhyping will only diminish the importance of the scandal if it doesn't meet presidency-breaking standards. Third, focusing on the political effects simply plays into the hands of Democrats desperately claiming that this is nothing but partisan politics.

The Conversation

Danger: Our streets weren't built for pedestrians

By Susan Sward - Updated: Sunday, May 12 2013 - 8:55 am

It has long been my suspicion that most people store the words "pedestrian safety" in that part of the brain that ignores well-intentioned advice about the merits of daily teeth brushing and other good-for-you-but-boring activities.

National Opinions

Leonard Pitts Jr.: What was the IRS thinking?

By LEONARD PITTS JR. - Published: Wednesday, May 15 2013 - 1:00 am

Well, this is a fine mess.

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Ignoring the real while fighting the imaginary

By LEONARD PITTS JR. - Updated: Sunday, May 12 2013 - 9:04 am

It should've been the shot heard around the world. Chances are, you didn't hear it.

Mary Sanchez: Conservatism needs to purge eugenics obsession

By MARY SANCHEZ - Published: Friday, May 10 2013 - 3:04 pm

Jason Richwine is a type in American politics.

Leonard Pitts Jr.: Running from life

By LEONARD PITTS JR. - Published: Wednesday, May 8 2013 - 1:00 am