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'The percentage of foster youth who make it to college is already so small that those who do deserve our support and encouragement,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Remember how world leaders have behaved in the past, how they are supposed to behave. Otherwise, we risk normalizing the words and deeds of the current president.

If cities like Monterey Park continue to ban all data center construction, the U.S. has no hopes of keeping pace with China.

An L.A. Times reader writes that a recent op-ed 'reminded me of the "Great Gatsby" party some months ago, where the president entertained guests amid giant martini glasses brimming with scantily clad women.'

'Once you do your civic duty by participating in this very foundational American activity, I think you will be reassured by how our registrar's office conducts our elections,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

Despite his iconic musings, the CBS fixture believed deeply in journalism and the responsibility that comes with informing the public.

'As a frequent drive-thru customer, I recommend one inexpensive but powerful expression: "Thank you,"' writes an L.A. Times reader ...

'Pay attention to core values that have always resonated with the American voter: honesty, integrity, equality, compassion, empathy, lofty ideals and the sense of "we," not "them,"' writes an L.A. Times reader.

'While many Republicans continue to believe Trump's repeated assertions that Joe Biden stole the 2020 presidential election, and that noncitizen voting is a major problem, Trump has never produced any credible evidence that either claim is true,' ...

'Why can't Los Angeles produce more candidates willing to think beyond conventional politics and dare to imagine a different future, a better one?' writes an L.A. Times reader.