Ruth Ben-Ghiat

In California, generations of victims have adapted, rebuilt and expanded development into fire-prone areas. But last year’s blazes set new records for massive destruction.

For the first time since 1972, California Democrats are positioned to make a difference. Fourteen candidates showed up for the party convention in San Francisco.

Will these tariffs on Mexico last forever?

America is politically polarized, and the US Supreme Court is also divided. In a few days, it will answer two questions. Will non-citizens be counted in the next census?

The United Methodist Church is facing a possible split over the issue of same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy.

Hollywood's triumph in the global culture wars is a serious cause for concern at a time in which conglomerates and uniformity reign, argues French scholar Violaine Roussel.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra hit a milestone recently: He's now sued the Trump Administration more times than the Texas Attorney General sued the feds during Barack…

It was supposed to be infrastructure week for real this time.

This week, we moved a lot closer to a court challenge that could significantly reduce or eliminate constitutional protections for abortion rights.