To the editor: Columnist Mark Z. Barabak decides to put in writing about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political aspirations, as if that had been one thing dangerous (“With his new podcast, Gavin Newsom may just talk himself to political death,” March 12). We want somebody like Newsom, who has nationwide recognition, to take the lead in changing President Trump 4 years from now. Newsom is wise sufficient to understand that being extra of a centrist will get extra folks out to vote than being an excessive left-wing, one-topic hero.
You possibly can’t simply give attention to LGBTQ rights and never acknowledge the truth that the vast majority of People actually are involved about transgender athletes taking part in ladies’s sports activities. There’s a factual organic difficulty there. It’s not simply ideological, and it must be mentioned and resolved.
The US wants somebody who can embrace a bit of little bit of the left and a bit of little bit of the proper as a result of the bulk all wish to have fiscal safety and social justice. The matters must be clear water and air, decreased rates of interest on bank cards, tax cuts, reforms to veterans affairs, authorities paperwork discount, infrastructure and sound immigration insurance policies. The main focus must be on everybody, not simply particular curiosity teams.
Linda Bradshaw Carpenter, Los Angeles
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To the editor: I’m unsure what sort of lengthy recreation Newsom is taking part in by cozying as much as right-wing voices like Charlie Kirk and Michael Savage, however he’d be sensible to recollect the outdated adage: you broadcast with canine, you find yourself with fleas.
R. C. Value, San Clemente
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To the editor: Barabak couldn’t be extra unsuitable together with his condemnation of Newsom. Newsom is the one distinguished Democrat who understands that one thing has to vary. We’ve to maneuver towards the center in our nationwide rhetoric if we’re to cease the slide in the direction of fascism. Nothing else issues.
Jack Edelstein, Westlake Village
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To the editor: Can we please rebrand transgender athletes to elite athletes? This can be unfair in highschool however on the faculty degree and past, it’s simply a bonus.
Penny Marquard, Northridge
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To the editor: Barabak bemoans the truth that so few California voters even know who’s operating for governor in 2026. Maybe the L.A. Occasions can declare some duty for this. Ever for the reason that disastrous fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, I have a look at the paper every morning and really feel like I’m studying the Palisades-Altadena Information. I do have the utmost sympathy for all those that have suffered such super loss from these fires, nevertheless, do these tales must take up a lot of the entrance web page day-after-day?
When will The Occasions return to creating nationwide and worldwide information front-page tales and never only a native publication? Till it does, your readers should get their actual information elsewhere or stay ignorant about something however fires once they vote for the following governor or, heaven forbid, president.
Barbara Rosen, Fullerton
