Politics
Kamala Harris was introduced to much of the nation as the next Barack Obama. The comparison has been a blessing and a burden.
California
Barack and Michelle Obama delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump at the DNC. They endorsed Kamala Harris’ election as a repudiation of his rage and resentment-filled politics.
Though Obama was initially noncommittal after Biden said he would not seek reelection, the Obamas’ nod is unsurprising given their long relationship with Harris.
World & Nation
The former first lady will not attend the event but former Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush are expected to be there.
How did we allow a convicted felon, compulsive liar, adjudicated sexual abuser and wannabe dictator to be elected our nation’s president? Three words: Democrats botched it.
Former President Obama is planning to hit key swing states to boost Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign against Donald Trump.
Harris appeared with former President Obama and Bruce Springsteen. Beyoncé, whose anthem ‘Freedom’ is frequently played at her campaign events, will perform at a rally for Harris on Friday in Houston.
At the Democratic National Convention, the joke’s on Donald Trump.
Letters to the Editor
Worried about Trump using federal funding as a weapon against universities? The Obama administration did it first with its actions on Title IX.
Books
Former President Obama joins the L.A. Times Community Book Club April 21 to discuss “A Promised Land” with filmmaker Ava DuVernay.