After the sudden death of U.S. Rep Doug LaMalfa, a CalMatters reporter who covered him for 20 years reflects on his life and ...

I hate hypocrisy. That is why, from my first sentient moments, I knew I could never call myself a liberal. Even before I abandoned the Democratic Party 10 years ago after a 38-year stint, I knew I ...

Whatever happens today, this will be the last day of Ashes cricket this summer.

I conclude by saying empires very sadly often go warring to try to prevent their end; usually an end due to decadent excesses and profound arrogance, common to most citizens, which causes many ...