People are making valid points about Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis, but the president's supporters aren't listening.

Warning memos were written. Research was funded. But what good is any of this if American leaders fail to act?

These are extraordinary times, and Joe Biden has a number of legislators, mayors and governors who could fill an entire Cabinet.

Countless people have applied for unemployment benefits they cannot get. This can create a crisis worse than the coronavirus outbreak.

Halting funding of the WHO is another in a long line of decisions made by the Trump administration abdicating U.S. leadership on science.

An LAUSD teacher who once campaigned against Austin Beutner gives the superintendent credit for his leadership during the pandemic.

Ron Reagan, son of the late president, was in an ad for an atheist interest group. He should have just kept his nonbelief to himself.

Dr. Anthony Fauci deserves something like combat pay for guiding the nation with his scientific expertise while also doing enough not to get fired.

A writer criticized atheist activist Ron Reagan. In a sign of the times, that letter drew howls of protest from readers.

The president might not like to work, but the people who think and act for him are very effective at their jobs.

Calls to close streets to automobiles show the demand for exercise. Too bad all local trails have been closed to hikers.

No Democratic candidates called for social distancing before Super Tuesday, and now the left is Monday-morning quarterbacking the president.

A high school student who grew up knowing the threat posed by climate change asks for everyone to remember how the environment seemed to heal in April 2020.

Calendar Feedback: Is competence sexy? Readers on whether it trivializes Dr. Fauci to call him 'sexy.' Plus, differing opinions on the Peter Zumthor design of LACMA.

If most beaches in Southern California are closed, so should those in Orange County, which attracted thousands of people on a hot weekend.

If there are still crowded flights and TSA agents are not required to wear masks, how will we ever be able to return to normal?

Just like in Sedona, people have been fleeing to Palm Springs to ride out the pandemic. It happens in every small resort town favored by rich people.

"right to literacy": children learn to read mostly at home

We're comparing the number of Americans to have died from COVID-19 to war casualties. Why not consider AIDS?

An anti-war student in Ohio at the time of the Kent State massacre explains why the protests were led largely by well-off whites.

The president brooks no criticism and disregards inconvenient facts, much like the Chinese government he opposes.

The language of the 2nd Amendment suggests that the Constitution's framers did not want to empower rifle-wielding protesters to invade statehouses.

Letter writers who criticize the president are brushing off accusations from Trump's defenders that they suffer from some kind of insanity.

Find out if your favorite film, TV show or commercial won at the 22nd CDGAs, which were hosted by Mindy Kaling. Also honored were Charlize Theron, Adam McKay, Michael Kaplan and Mary Ellen Fields.

Casting himself as being a sinner on borrowed time, 'Two Popes' actor Anthony Hopkins has one rule for life: Be kind.

Thelma Schoonmaker began working with Martin Scorsese in 1967. Over the years, she says, it has become more of a collaboration.

The Oscar-nominated animation shorts often share emotional themes, but they are a creatively diverse collection.

The motion picture academy's new museum should include an exhibit of the painful racist images created to maintain a system of dehumanization.

From where and how to watch the ceremony to who and what is nominated, here's a complete guide to this weekend's Academy Awards.

Last movie to win best picture without any acting nominations? Last woman to win a screenplay Oscar? Take this Academy Awards trivia quiz and see how well you do.

A luxurious house in "Parasite" and visions of '80s urbanism in "Joker" paint vivid pictures of haves and have nots for #Oscars2020.

What will Joaquin Phoenix say? What will Billie Eilish and Janelle Monáe sing? Five questions ahead of the 2020 Oscars.

I've spent 20 years covering the Oscars, and yes, they're splendid and ridiculous, flawed and inspirational. That's why they still matter.

Nominated for her work in 'Bombshell,' Theron has turned heads on the red carpet this season.

Cynthia Erivo, Oscar-nominated for 'Harriet,' has been a sartorial surprise at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics' Choice Awards.

'Harriet' star Cynthia Erivo already has a Daytime Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. All that's left is Oscar — and she's nominated for two this year.

"Jojo Rabbit" filmmaker Taika Waititi is the first person of Māori indigenous descent to win an Academy Award. He dedicated his win to indigenous children.

It's only fitting that Elton John shares the Oscar song award with Bernie Taupin for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from "Rocketman," the movie largely about their 50-year collaboration.

A historic best director Oscar goes to 'Parasite' filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, the first Korean winner and only the second time the prize has gone to a film not in English.

"Joker" isn't the movie I'd give Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for, but his greatness as an actor can't be denied.

"Parasite" won the Oscar for best picture, becoming the first non-English language movie to do so. How did it win?

Ava DuVernay, Olivia Munn and Jon M. Chu were among the celebs celebrating "Parasite's" historic win for best picture at the 2020 Oscars.

Eco fashion was among the big style statements and trends at the 2020 Oscars on Sunday in Hollywood.

Has Oscar style strayed to the casual side? You be the judge.

Go behind the scenes of the Vanity Fair Oscar party, where Jerry Harris from "Cheer" was the big star and Julia Butters had eaten her turkey sandwich.

The rules for the international feature category mean director Bong personally won three Academy Awards in the stunning "Parasite" march to glory.

Feelings about Oscar "In Memoriam" snubs from Luke Perry to "Lolita's" Sue Lyon, plus the best picture win for "Parasite," Kirk Douglas remembrances and lingering thoughts about Shakira and Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl.

Peak TV is still peaking, which means Emmy season has officially begun. Here are 12 shows you need to watch to get ready for this year's awards.

Emmy ceremony stays on schedule, but FYC events are banned, the period during which "hanging" episodes can qualify expands and the voting schedule pushes back.

In his first in-depth interview as Academy Museum director, Bill Kramer talks budget, construction time lines and, most important, what you'll see inside.