Opinion

Unique and independent views on the latest local, national and international issues written and selected by the Newsday Editorial Board.

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Editorial: 'Termination pay' is galling gov't

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency paid termination bonuses to employees who hadn't left, without any public action or the approval of its own full board.

• Editorial Editorial: For environment, Nassau should charge for paper bags, too

  Banning single-use plastic bags in New York was a solid step toward reducing waste. But it really was a half-step.

  4/23/19
• Opinion The Point: A legislative juggling act

  The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.

  4/23/19
• Commentary Opinion: Teacher raises will pay for themselves

  Sometimes a government investment has such a high return that it pays for itself. Raising salaries for teacher is one such proposal.

  4/23/19
• Opinion Opinion: See Matt Davies' latest cartoon

  See Matt Davies' latest Newsday cartoon by clicking above.

  4/15/19
• Commentary Opinion: The Democrats play dirty

  The rules that the DCCC unveiled last month are something new under the Democratic sun.

  4/23/19
• Commentary Opinion: Trump too dishonorable to lead nation

  Special counsel Robert Mueller has given us the gift of truth, meticulously laid out in a 448-page document that proves beyond doubt that our democracy has been severely compromised.

  4/23/19
• Letters Letter: Make sure houses of worship are safe

  Reader letters to Newsday for Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

  4/23/19
• Cathy Young Young: Is this the right way to fight racism?

  We don't advance the cause of fairness if we see prejudice at every interaction

  4/23/19
• Editorial Editorial: Lessons and loss in Sri Lanka

  The Easter bombings raise difficult questions about technology's role in inflaming tensions.

  4/22/19
• Editorial Editorial: Vet-to-vet counseling can save lives

  The Dwyer program is a way to get veterans the care they need and were promised.

  4/22/19
• Opinion The Point: Anti-vaxxers taking a stand

  The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.

  4/22/19