Jon Weisman

A cartoon on the cover of the Economist says it all: leaders of the world’s two foremost democracies are scrambling to hold on. President Trump is faced with the possibility of impeachment. In the interests of Brexit, Boris Johnson is accused of lying to the Queen and defying Parliament. In both countries, voters are losing trust not just in their elected leaders but in their governments. The UK and the US aren’t alone, as the ideals of western democracy are being challenged by demagogues in other parts of the world.

Today, on All The President’s Jawyers...

Two of the most urgent crises facing Americans---mental health and homelessness---are inextricably linked. The failure to see this has only made things worse.

A new analysis in the Annals of Internal Medicine says red meat and processed meat might not be so bad for you, so no need to cut back.

A new book documents how New York Times reporters broke the story of Harvey Weinstein.

California could use a lesson from elite fighter pilots who used to call the Golden State home.

Starting October 29, LAX won’t allow curbside pickup from companies like Uber and Lyft.

Election officials in LA County want to make voting easier, more accessible, and more secure.

The  Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy  in Goleta recently received preliminary approval from the Santa Barbara Unified School District for a new $16 million addition.