Nicholas Goldberg

Los Angeles Times

Why it matters that Johnny doesn't know history

By: Nicholas Goldberg

With democracy in crisis, we all need what too many eighth-graders (and adults) are missing — proficiency in American history and civics.

Los Angeles Times

Is everybody really happy that Dianne Feinstein is back at her desk?

By: Nicholas Goldberg

The candidates running to succeed California’s senior senator stand to lose or gain if she resigns or sticks it out to finish her term.

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Giuliani's sordid story just got worse

By: Nicholas Goldberg

Ugly new accusations and graphic details continue the United States’ deep slide into embarrassing tabloid territory.

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Column: Should a 14-year-old school shooter spend his whole life in prison — or be eligible for parole?

By: Nicholas Goldberg

A teenager committed a horrible murder at a South Carolina school. But he doesn’t deserve a life sentence with no possibility of release

Nicholas Goldberg: Should a 14-year-old school shooter be eligible for parole?

By: Nicholas Goldberg

A teenager committed a horrible murder at a South Carolina school. But he doesn't deserve a life sentence with no possibility of release

Los Angeles Times

Don’t fall for any third-party baloney. It's the last thing we need in 2024

By: Nicholas Goldberg

The centrist political group No Labels is threatening to put up a 'unity' candidate for president. But that’ll probably just reelect Trump.

Nicholas Goldberg: Don't fall for any third-party baloney. It's the last thing we need in 2024

By: Nicholas Goldberg

The centrist political group No Labels is threatening to put up a 'unity' candidate for president. But that'll probably just reelect Trump.

Los Angeles Times

The affirmative action calamity brewing at the Supreme Court

By: Nicholas Goldberg

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s 2003 prediction that affirmative action college admissions would only last 25 more years may come true if the current court has its way. That would be tragic.

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What happened to criminal justice reform?

By: Nicholas Goldberg

Injustice still defines too much policing and punishment. Can data-based advocacy resuscitate reform?

Nicholas Goldberg: What happened to criminal justice reform?

By: Nicholas Goldberg

Injustice still defines too much policing and punishment. Can data-based advocacy resuscitate reform?