
Mark Barabak
Columnist at Los Angeles Times
LA Times columnist, covering politics from out West. Cat on a tin roof. Dogs in a pile. Over on Bluesky @markzbarabak.bsky.social
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6 days ago |
latimes.com | Mark Barabak
A new poll offers unhappy news for California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s presidential prospects. He insists he’s not even thinking of running, though his actions suggest otherwise. The Newsom for President bandwagon hit another rut this week.
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1 week ago |
pressdemocrat.com | Mark Barabak
Nisha Acharya, an eye doctor and UC San Francisco professor, was at her campus clinic tending patients when a surprising email arrived. Her federal research grant had just been terminated, according to a reporter for the Washington Post, who wondered if Acharya had any comment. She was stunned. Her research, into the workings of the shingles vaccine, didn't seem remotely controversial. The $3 million grant was the second she’d received, after years of similar work.
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1 week ago |
thederrick.com | Mark Barabak
Nisha Acharya, an eye doctor and UC San Francisco professor, was at her campus clinic tending patients when a surprising email arrived. Her federal research grant had just been terminated, according to a reporter for the Washington Post, who wondered if Acharya had any comment. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
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2 weeks ago |
mercurynews.com | Mark Barabak
Donald Trump starred in Season 3 of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Obamacare squeaked through Congress. Justin Bieber — with help from Ludacris — scored his breakout hit, “Baby.”And in California, Arnold Schwarzenegger was winding down his second and final term as governor. Three days into 2011, the Hollywood celebrity left office, marking the last time a Republican held Sacramento’s top job. Could that change next year?
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2 weeks ago |
msn.com | Mark Barabak
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