Robin Abcarian

Los Angeles Times

Joe Biden is 80, eternally underestimated and he'll probably win again

By: Robin Abcarian

President Biden has an incumbent’s advantage, deep pockets and a sturdy legislative record. But, but... his age? So what?

Los Angeles Times

By helping Kamala Harris, Biden can help himself to a second term

By: Robin Abcarian

Given Biden's age, Republicans will also run against Harris. What he does now to showcase her talents — yes, she has talents — could be the difference between a win and a loss.

Los Angeles Times

Column: Why the Met Gala's wild tribute to Karl Lagerfeld was serious business

By: Robin Abcarian

The Metropolitan Museum’s extravaganza of Karl Lagerfeld pearls, tweed, camellias and leather has more to do with what you're wearing than you think.

Los Angeles Times

Column: Judy Blume and 'Margaret' are having a well-deserved moment

By: Robin Abcarian

In perfect timing, a movie version of the book and a documentary about the novelist's life have converged. We needed them.

Hastings Tribune

Robin Abcarian: Judy Blume and 'Margaret' are having a well-deserved moment

By: Robin Abcarian

Novelist Judy Blume and her straightforward depictions of menstruation, masturbation and teenage sexual desire came along a little too late for me.

Judy Blume and 'Margaret' get well-deserved moment

By: Robin Abcarian

Novelist Judy Blume and her straightforward depictions of menstruation, masturbation and teenage sexual desire came along a little too late for me.

Los Angeles Times

How on Earth could Donald Trump consider separating families again?

By: Robin Abcarian

Yanking kids away from parents as families cross the border violates the bond we hold most sacred, that of parent and child.

Los Angeles Times

Ozempic for weight loss is all the rage, but so is fighting fatphobia

By: Robin Abcarian

You've read the stories about miracle weight loss drugs? The real miracle would be to stop blaming fat people for being fat.

Los Angeles Times

Josh Hawley, who saluted the Jan. 6 mob before fleeing it, holds forth on manhood and courage, lol.

By: Robin Abcarian

In a new book, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), stuck in a 1950s version of American culture, blames the "woke left" for emasculating men.

Los Angeles Times

There's a reason for the LGBTQ+ backlash. And it isn't all bad news.

By: Robin Abcarian

Rainbow merchandise and corporate Pride buy-in proves the stigma attached to LGBTQ+ communities is evaporating. Cue the Christian right fury.