'Has any American president ever publicly looked like this? What words are there to describe it? Angry, retributive, out of control, hateful, self-absorbed, belligerent, vindictive,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'I'm not asking for a handout — just a fair shot at a ticket in my own city. Call it what it is: a rich person's event with a working-class facade,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
An L.A. Times reader says a recent article 'should be read by those in public transit and LA28 with open arms. They should pat themselves on the back for the good and accept the faults that were found and create a plan together to fix them.'
'Absent the skills of dialogue and limited to winning by weapons, Trump fails to promote peace as he wields the weapons of war,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Customer service' has all but eliminated on-site staff with decision-making power and has normalized elaborate, time-consuming dispute-resolution practices that put the onus on the customer.
Everything that kept me up at night about America's foreign policy was present in how we treated members of our own communities here at home.
The president's antics may work domestically, but he's now loathed among elected allied leaders across Western Europe.
'Los Angeles needs a more balanced and transparent approach — one that measures outcomes rigorously, prioritizes long-term stability over short-term placement and considers the needs of all residents,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Democrats don't just need a candidate for president. They need a statement that will hold this nation together. Words matter,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'The integrity of the military and its oath to the Constitution are the gold standard and have earned the trust of Americans for 250 years. Hegseth's prosecution of a culture war on this professionalism will erode the apolitical nature of the military,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Our grandfather spent time at the VA in the 1950s for a surgery and temporary housing following the operation. ... Every time I drive along Wilshire Boulevard past the chapel, even now when it is in such disrepair, I am grateful for the care he received,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Is it too much to possibly hope that Secretary Kennedy's "Make American Healthy Again" supporters can convince him to begin implementing his own 10-point plan necessary to take down those Goliath-sized industries?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'From China's dominance in electric vehicles and green energy to our own NASA-born breakthroughs, history shows that "kicking the tires" of innovation requires public incentives to reduce private risk,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
If prisoners were treated the way migrants are, it would be immediately acknowledged as cruel and unusual punishment.
The president's justifications have shifted repeatedly, and claims of victory have grown theatrical as the results have grown less convincing.
'The war started by the Nobel Peace Prize aspirant has successfully pushed gas prices above $4 on average nationwide. ... But when it comes to construction, I'm afraid the man in charge of the White House knows more than a lot of us,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Recent strikes on schools, with children once again among the dead, are undoing two decades of progress in U.S. efforts to reduce civilian harm.
'Here, opposition to data centers is more akin to "not in anyone's backyard." Confusing the two does a disservice to the people who will suffer from data centers and AI, no matter where they live,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'California has long set the standard for protecting voter access. If we fail to take meaningful action, we open the door to the erosion of our fundamental principles,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
The Department of Defense buys and burns more petroleum than any other single institution on Earth.
'Clear enforcement, along with warnings and fines, would go a long way toward creating a safer and more cohesive environment for everyone,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'By breaking with tradition and the constitutionally mandated activities of the office of attorney general, Bondi has ensured that historians will not be kind to her,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
With its war in Iran, the Trump administration is destroying the pillars of U.S. primacy and its legitimacy worldwide.
For years, community members have raised concerns about the high rates of asthma. New evidence bolsters their case.
'We need more research and controlled experiments to help us build an infrastructure to contain [AI's] immense power capability,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'There is now a lot of helpful security and cars are cleaner and safer. I'm 73 and I would feel safe riding by myself and with girlfriends — that says a lot,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'From a purely practical perspective, what is the University of Pennsylvania to do in adhering to the court's order? Are we supposed to assume the university ... maintains employment records that have a "certain" designation listed next to each worker?,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'That the Passover story continues to be told to generations of Jewish children and that we Jews, even in recent history, continue to wander explains why we, as a people, so often voice our support for all refugees and asylum seekers,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'The L.A. Superior Court did not doubt that elephants are "extraordinarily cognitively complex beings" yet refused to apply existing law protecting individuals from wrongful restraint of their liberty,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Even now, as Democrats appear to be surging, polling suggests that fewer than 40% of Americans view the party favorably.
Trump and Congress should not withdraw the U.S. from an 80-year alliance simply because it refuses to escalate the Iran war. Americans themselves want to end that war, not expand it.
She couldn't make the Epstein files go away.
The organization now seems more interested in engaging with right- and left-wing populism than in promoting good economics.
'Access to healthy food matters. So does education on what to do with it. Let's make sure we continue to fund and provide both,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'How in the world does one explore London, Paris or Rome in 24 to 72 hours? That is as ridiculous as it sounds,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Is the price of a new car in Indiana less than half of what it is here? How about groceries? I find it difficult to believe life is better financially at $7.25 an hour as opposed to $16.90 an hour,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Many baby boomers, formerly the largest living adult generation, are empty nesters still in their family homes. So are their elderly parents, who are living much longer thanks to medical advances,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Whatever crimes these women may have committed, they should not be forced to endure criminal behavior from those who are supposed to be guarding them,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
In a nation founded on ideals, after throwing off a king, the idea of a people's house that's not palatial is one worth protecting.
While these groups still rely on Iranian support, they've developed their own independent terrorist, procurement, financial and logistical networks.
As Congress tries to halt President Trump's use of the military against Cuba, the relevance of international law against collective punishment of civilians during armed conflict is underscored.
Yoga with goats and protein-maxxing is out. Cabbage core, hot line dancing and amino acid trips are totally in (wink, wink).
'I often think that someone will have to be seriously injured or killed before the city will take action. Why does it have to come to that?' writes a reader.
'Restaurants can open fewer days per week. Shuttered sites can be converted to housing. The very last thing we need is to force people back on the freeways,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Years ago, it took about two weeks to get an appointment with a doctor. Now, it's a three-month wait to get an appointment to see one of my treating doctors,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
L.A. has a well-known history of dangerously thick smog. Readers who remember those days look back, though their memories aren't the fondest.
Recent campaigns for corporate interests hit new lows in their attempts to misrepresent the will of the people and deceive officials.
Though I know many reasons I should disapprove of AI in general, I can't help marveling at what La Chat can do.
There is no secret serious, detail-oriented Trump who is playing 4D chess with Iran. What we see is what we've got.
'As a family medicine doctor and someone who has been involved in medical education during the entirety of my more than 20-year career, I can confidently say that the four-point difference in average MCAT score is completely insignificant,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Regardless of whether or not the move is legal, it is certainly disgraceful, despicable, reprehensible, loathsome, outrageous and just plain truly pathetic,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'At a time of such intense global conflict, it is dangerous and frankly irresponsible to plant ideas of division among various faiths,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
As the U.S. closes its doors and refers to refugees as 'animals,' I return to the word that my grandparents claimed for themselves.
For the families who've lost sons and daughters, Trump's shifting explanations for the war are infuriating.
Even if the text was not clear on this — which it is — Trump still would not have the authority to change the 14th Amendment by executive order.
'While climate change is not expected to play a major role in the upcoming midterms, Trump's general attitude of mocking facts on important issues should convince voters to remove sycophantic Republicans in the midterms to put a check on Trump's other egregious actions,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
State party chair Rusty Hicks has all but begged low polling Dems drop to out. Their response: No way.
'That station's price sign may be eye-catching, but it is not a fair measure of what Angelenos are paying. For years, it has stood apart from the broader market as a notorious outlier,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
The healthy choice needs to be the easy choice. And we believe it's possible.
'The development of the local music scene of the early '80s seems like a fairy tale to my family and the younger generation, but being able to watch it happen at the time was indescribable,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Imagination is one of the most important parts of the mind that we take for granted, and it has very little to do with maturity,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Nestled between Fox and Sony Pictures, we sit at the edge of a city that feels both close and, in terms of municipal support, just out of reach,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'If we had better sidewalks, stairs and even escalators that made it an enjoyable walk, maybe there would be no need for a costly gondola,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
The work that so many people fought for remains. It never belonged to one person.
'It is the job of parents to teach their children the difference between right and wrong, and cultivate in them a strong will to avoid addictive behaviors,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Trump's specious theories about fraud being inherent in mail-in voting have been shown to be almost totally false. Another one of Trump's solutions to a non-existent problem,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'By relying solely on military might, Trump has stumbled into a foreseeable trap as Iran leverages its control of the Strait of Hormuz, exposing a lack of strategic thinking from the White House,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'There is every reason to switch from a dirty, costly and vulnerable energy system to one that is economical, clean, sustainable and unlikely to contribute to global conflict,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Even controlling the party that controls Washington, Trump can't get a budget deal or end his war, because he keeps moving the goal posts.
Agents' pay should be reinstated, and also significantly higher to reflect their role in keeping the nation safe.
These holidays' values — redemption, repentance, moral accountability — help constitute the bedrock of Western civilization today.
'The current White House occupant has been flying in his own private jets for long enough to be able to understand the ramifications of shaving the Federal Aviation Administration workforce as severely as his administration has,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'NATO was created to deter aggression; it was not created, nor ever intended, to facilitate it,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Building housing without transportation will cause as many problems as it solves. Let's put in the transportation infrastructure quickly to allow a better, more livable, Los Angeles for all,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Some Golden State cities are channeling energy into a policy experiment that risks making the housing affordability crisis worse.
Seeking an escape at one of Mickey's parks isn't any worse than checking out by playing video games, watching sports or reading smutty novels.
Jurors found negligence by the owners of YouTube and Instagram. The platforms are engineered so that willpower alone is unlikely to be sufficient to break a habit.
'We must deal with the reality that many in the progressive tent may harbor hatred toward the Jewish state and its policies and not necessarily toward Jewish people,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'No one should have to sacrifice their health so Big Tech can line its pockets,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'A GOP candidate for governor, Chad Bianco has so little to offer Californians that he has to use a debunked 2020 Trump election fraud scheme to get attention,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'When coverage of complex issues leans on limited viewpoints, it risks informing readers through omission rather than clarity,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Set a clear, firm standard: All mail-in ballots must be received by election day. No gray areas, no extended uncertainty,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
We understand both the promise of American pluralism and the aspirations of people in Muslim-majority societies.
The league, unlike the NFL and the NBA, has no hard salary cap on what teams can spend on star talent. The star talent wants to keep it that way.
The president is trying to single-handedly manage the price of oil, but Iranians' control over the Strait of Hormuz gives them all the leverage.
'Mueller went into harm's way demonstrating courage and selflessness. Trump has spent a lifetime deflecting blame and failure onto others,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Ending this service in the name of modernization is not innovation. It is the disposal of a trusted resource that enhances the CBS brand,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'It might be more instructive to include the fuller details of the man in his all-too-human failings alongside his notable advocacy and organizing efforts, which did benefit many,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'One can only hope that this is the urgent cry for needed attention that will finally be heard and acted upon by those city managers, officials and agencies whose duty it is to maintain a functional sheltering system,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'We rely on TSA officers to help ensure safe and efficient air travel. Requiring them to work without pay raises legitimate concerns about morale, staffing and the effectiveness of airport security,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
I've seen this movie before, and it didn't end well.
There's another elephant in the room: Israeli military action as a catalyst to antisemitism.
The most obvious strategic move following strikes in Iran has become a central problem for the United States.
'We are in both the public market for our fire insurance and in the private market for the rest of our coverage. Over those almost 30 years, our combined insurance premiums went from about $1,000 to almost $6,000 annually,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'I have asked my favorite AI app, Perplexity, to do this multiple times, and the resulting jokes have never been funny,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
'Our adult children are 54 and 48. We have never worried about them suffering from preventable diseases as I did,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
The latest twist on replacement theory is the idea that white Americans are in need of saving from dark-skinned "others."
An L.A. Times reader calls Europe's lack of intervention in the Iran war 'surprising': 'Had the U.S. taken a similar stance in World War I and World War II, Europe's position would have been far less certain and possibly a different landscape altogether.'
'Yes, California ranks high in the rapidly growing field of cancer treatment, but sometimes, whether in our state or across the country, physicians might not be aware of the latest technology,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
The U.S. began its relationship with the free Cuban people not by inviting them to the negotiation table but by dictating terms.