Yesterday was more than just Trump

Good day. The latest newsletter takes a look at the day Donald Trump had and how voters were busy doing other stuff.

Read in browser Read in browser Today's Opinions Wed Apr 5 2023 Look, we get it. Donald Trump being arraigned and charged with a barrel of felony charges is a huge thing. It might even be historic.  But you know what it might not have been? The biggest news of the day. That's because while the former president was getting a first-hand look at the justice system, voters in two significant elections were having their say...and they said: progressive. Again. Columnist Rex Huppke's latest column takes a look at how voters seem to insist on renouncing conservatives.  Trump was arraigned while progressives won in Wisconsin and Chicago While former President Donald Trump was being arraigned, Americans were making it clear they're not buying what Trump or the Republicans are selling. READ MORE Advertisement Trump indictment gives light to new presidential legacy: 34 felonies Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 34 felonies, a first in US history. But does Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg have enough evidence? READ MORE Trump indictment is more circus than Watergate. So why are we bored? The casual corruption that pervades American politics has taken us far beyond Richard Nixon and Watergate and has drained our capacity to be shocked. READ MORE Fentanyl killed my son. We desperately need new overdose treatments. The FDA approved selling the nasal spray Narcan over the counter, but to fight opioid epidemic we must invest in more overdose-prevention medications. READ MORE My son is an NBA star. Here's what Ben Affleck's 'Air' gets right. Ben Affleck's movie 'Air,' about the partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike, has surreal parallels for me and my son, NBA star Kevin Durant. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback