.USC Center for Inclusive Democracy's Mindy Romero on Biden's pardons for marijuana possession, "Anything that can be used for political advantage will be done by either side, and I think Republicans certainly will use this in their campaigns." | Bill Keveney Yahoo News USC ow.ly/JvoH50LeTSV

HUGEST of huge congratulations to laura trujillo for being on his list for her great book 'Stepping Back from the Ledge!' newyorker.com/best-books-2022

Conservative men dominate the politics of abortion access. Where are the progressive men? usatoday.com/story/news/nat… via @usatoday

A ballot measure in Kentucky parallels the situation in Kansas this August, reports Bill Keveney for USA TODAY. KU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences professor Alesha Doan says that's because of a disconnect between state legislators and voters. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Voters in 5 states will protect or ban abortion rights on Election Day. Here's what to know. usatoday.com/story/news/nat… via @usatoday

Today is my last day at USA TODAY. What a ride! I feel lucky to have had the chance to write about so many intriguing topics in entertainment and news. I'll miss my wonderful colleagues, but I’m happy with my decision to leave. I’m excited about work and life adventures to come!

Thanks for the great sendoff, Cristina Silva! I've been so lucky to work with you and even luckier to have you as a friend. That bond will continue! All the best with your well-deserved promotion at USA TODAY. You're going to do great things!

Happy Birthday, Pete. I love you and miss you, brother.

My 8 year old son discovered the Negro Leagues as we played MLB The Show for the very first time this weekend. “Dad, what are the Negro Leagues?”, he asked. “Can I be Jackie Robinson?”. Thank you Bob Kendrick for leading the way to keep this legacy alive. Great job by all!

At the Red Sox-Diamondbacks game with 🗞Bill Goodykoontz 💻. It’s a friendly rivalry - for now!

Mookie’s great, but it’s still tough seeing him in a Dodgers uniform. (I know. I can’t let things go.)

3 up, 3 down, 2Ks for Ryan Brasier. Where was this guy this season with the Red Sox?

Fun to be back at Fenway again! A little rain delay can’t stop me (even though I live in California).

Kershaw’s game ERA just went form infinity to 135.00. That’s a positive, right?

I’m sitting right behind the first base camera bank at Dodgers-DBacks game. Right now, it’s more interesting watching them than the 9-0 DBacks blowout.

Congratulations, Cristina Silva! Well deserved

What a life Norman Lear lived! He took us for a bracing ride on the comedy rollercoaster of the human condition, embracing our foibles, frailties and flickers of nobility. I was lucky to get to interview him many times. He always had a new project brewing. usatoday.com/story/entertai…

So predictable. On a night the Red Sox actually score some runs, the bullpen implodes again. At this point, all you can do is laugh.

Just felt an earthquake in Los Angeles. No damage at my place, but a decent little rumble. A quake site says it was a 3.9 centered near North Hollywood, a few miles away. As with many things in L.A., the geology here has a flair for the dramatic - and on Oscar night, no less.

Greg Weissert at least temporarily kills the buzz at Fenway giving up back-to-back doubles to hand Skenes the lead back at 3-2.