Recent articles
July 8, 2026
Chabria: UC could go back to using the SAT and ACT for admissions. Here's why that doesn't add up
UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy.
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July 1, 2026
Chabria: Birthright citizenship ruling was a win for democracy — and a warning about erasing history
Birthright citizenship narrowly prevailed at the Supreme Court. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinion reads as a warning for what comes next: a fight to rewrite history to serve political aims.
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June 25, 2026
Chabria: This California bill is so bad it has me agreeing with a Trump Republican
A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make public records less public. It's a bad fix for an unclear problem.
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June 20, 2026
Chabria: Behested payments aren't illegal, but they are a problem. Especially for Newsom
Media and pundits pounced on millions in charity payments Gov. Gavin Newsom has solicited for nonprofits, including ones his wife is involved in.
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June 15, 2026
Chabria: Trump goes after Newsom's wife? Unsurprising, but also a new level of authoritarianism
The Department of Justice investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom has all the appearances of the Trump administration seeking to stop a political rival who has a real shot at knocking MAGA out of the ...
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May 6, 2026
Commentary: Who won the California governor debate on CNN? Here's what our columnists say
Villaraigosa had a strong night. Becerra projected steadiness. Bianco was the biggest loser. Where did all of this land with California voters?
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April 28, 2026
Commentary: A cheat sheet for the California governor debate: Here's what to watch for
Candidates in California's race for governor meet Tuesday for the second of three planned debates. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Mark Z. Barabak and Anita Chabria weigh in.
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