Opinion Op-Ed: Trump’s Housing Department wants to make transgender discrimination legal again. Don’t let it -- disproportionately afflicted by poverty and homelessness even in better years. But instead of strengthening support for the trans community, the Trump administration has taken steps to weaken it. In July, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, under the leadership of Secretary Ben Carson, proposed a dangerous new rule that would allow -- Rather than thinking of new ways to make trans people’s lives more difficult, the Trump administration should be developing and executing strategies that build on the progress made under the Obama administration, which dramatically reduced homelessness for LGBTQ+ -- the rights of trans people. Instead, as a society we should be dedicated to helping the trans community, which has historically experienced social and economic harm because of who they are. All too often, American society has failed to provide crucial and -- FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2020 file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz R-Texas, speaks to the media during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Cruz is urging the Justice Department “to closely monitor New York City” for potential religious discrimination amid the pandemic after its mayor singled -- headed Even Ronald Reagan’s principles are now considered political losers, thoroughly obliterated by fealty to Trump. * Opinion Letters to the Editor: Finally, some good COVID-19 news: Hospital -- at the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccines. * Opinion Op-Ed: President Trump’s mobster rule An officer between supporters of President Trump and counter protesters outside of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. Opinion Op-Ed: President Trump’s mobster rule To Trumpists — not just the Proud Boys but mainstream Republicans too — strong-arming may be the defining American freedom, one that isn’t enhanced by the ideals of democracy and fair play. -- we want to see This is the moment for Garcetti to be the leader that L.A. needs. That means bold, compassionate and innovative action to get this city out of crisis mode. -- jobless aid with a bonus. More Coverage Despite his boasts, Trump again is no deal-maker as Congress seeks pandemic relief bill Tracking the coronavirus in California -- WOODLAND HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 09, 2020: Cynthia Medrano, a college counselor at Alliance Marine Tech High School, an LAUSD charter school in Sun Valley, works remotely at her home in Woodland Hills. Medrano is a dedicated counselor who has worked hard this semester to connect with her students remotely, texting, emailing, and