Abdul El-Sayed embraces role as GOP foil, while defending progressive agendaMichigan’s Senate race has become a battle over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. He is embracing his role as a Republican target, while consistently promoting a progressive agenda to address voters' economic worries.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthmichigan senate race
Barabak: Is there a doctor in the House? Backlash to Trump, RFK Jr. may boost their political ranksAnti-vaxxers and attacks on the nation's public health system have spurred hundreds of doctors and scientists to seek office. In Sacramento, congressional hopeful Richard Pan is part of that wave.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealth2024 elections
How the GOP weaponized trans issues and left Democrats searching for a strategyFor the second election cycle in a row, the rights of transgender people have taken center stage politically, despite their accounting for only about 1% of the U.S. population and many voters identifying other issues as far more important.Los Angeles Times7d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmenttrans rights debate
