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Prominent L.A. Jews announce support for Iran deal
Nearly 100 prominent Los Angeles Jews, many with close ties to the Hollywood entertainment industry, have affirmed their strong support for the Iran nuclear deal.
Marty Kaplan: What matters to me & why
I began making a list of what matters to me. Intellectual curiosity. Climate change. The First Amendment. My family. Giving back. One friend said to me, I know what I’d say: Money. Another friend told me: Those talks can be surprisingly honest.
Letters to the editor: Obama’s Jewish soul, hacking the hackers and more
David Suissa owes my grandson an apology.\n
Norman Lear on race in America, Judaism, World War II and his bright future
When I met Norman Lear at his spacious Beverly Hills office for an interview, he immediately told me, “The timing is good.” He didn’t say why — just that it has something to do with what he plans to do next.
If Norman Lear at 92 is what 92 is, I’ll have what he’s having
It is not widely known that Norman Lear and I have the same mother.
Ambushed by optimism
Twice in the past few weeks, my train of thought has been hijacked by hope. I am not by nature pessimistic. But for a while now my mood about America’s prospects has been grim.