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But so far Biden has not seemed eager to wield his clemency power in this or any other area.

In L.A., lines wield a transcendent power to reveal who we are, our desire to be seen and what we’re willing to do for them.

Backers hope the new system will lead to districts that are fair for voters and limit the ability of elected officials to wield power in an unscrupulous way.

When a 42-year-old politician, active on social media, can slap a taxi driver - three times - on camera without a second thought, it forces us to wonder if the younger generation of politicians are simply waiting to inherit, rather than break, the cycle of privilege, whether they truly want a fresh start or are just waiting for their turn to wield power without any restraint.

And on arguably the big issue, what presidential power actually means, Trump couldn’t be clearer: He believes the president is an elected authoritarian who can and indeed should concentrate all state power within himself and wield it to achieve his own personal ambitions and retributions.