We cannot trust the man in the moment to make the right decision, and he — not his underlings we are assured will protect us from Kennedy’s excesses — will make many decisions.

Together, we can break down the barriers of exclusivity and build a state where every voice is heard, and every community is empowered. The future of California depends on it.

We’re not shocked Democratic officials, who are linked at the hip with union leaders, refuse to heed those lessons. But why on Earth would a Republican administration fail to do so?

American businesses and consumers deserve a government that respects the rule of law.

As Californians, we understand the urgency of transitioning to a zero-emission future, but we must also ensure that our policies support both environmental and economic sustainability.

If Democrats want to avoid being consigned to minority status for years to come, it is critical that they shun calls to double down on the politics of resistance and begin offering genuine, centrist solutions that address Americans’ concerns.

Since Donald Trump’s rise to prominence in the 2016 presidential campaign and through his first term, out-of-office election-denial antics and his 2024 campaign, many supporters have built a cottage industry excusing his more extravagant claims.

Most public attention to President-elect Donald Trump’s top picks for Cabinet and other prominent administration roles has understandably focused on his more controversial choices.

Demography is destiny.

But that’s not the end of the delays