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L.A. Times in turmoil: is it good for the Jews?

Because of their intense activism, Jews have been among the paper\’s most devoted readers and fiercest critics. A substantial part of the paper\’s circulation base has long been in the broad Jewish belt extending from the Westside through the West Valley.

Vote No on 57, 58: They Erode Duty

A 55 percent vote still requires a larger majority to pass our budget than 47 other states and the federal government. Arkansas and Rhode Island are the only other states that currently require a two-thirds vote to pass a budget.

Wellstone — One of the ‘Frozen Chosen’

As Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-Minn.) began campaigning for a third term, some pro-Israel activists tried to generate support for his opponent by whispering that the two-term incumbent was insufficiently supportive of Israel. But in almost every respect Wellstone, who died in the crash of his campaign plane in remote northern Minnesota last week en route to a funeral, was more representative of the Jewish political tradition than almost anyone else in political life.

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