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The Point: Impeachment hearings begin
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Erdogan should recognize the Armenian genocide
The boldest and wisest course would be for Erdogan to break the decades-old taboo and invoke the G-word himself.
Opinion: A dummy's guide to the impeachment hearing
The first hearing is aimed mainly at laying out Trump's actions and intentions. What Congress should do about it comes later.
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Social Security isn't doomed for younger generations
With Social Security on full cruise control today's younger earners still are slated to receive more than their parents did.
Readers react to Rep. Peter King's retirement
Reader letters to Newsday about the congressman's tenure, school taxes and voter ID.
Filler: Nikki Haley is confused
The allegations in her book about former White House colleagues undermine her argument.
Audit Jake's 58 to clear up financial questions
The casino is a big success, but is the county not getting its proper payout?
The Point: Who will take King's seat?
The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
Bloomberg can beat Trump, but can he beat Warren?
I don't know how Bloomberg can win the nomination.
Boris Johnson still has a Nigel Farage problem
Farage may have reversed course, but he still stands to cause Johnson trouble.