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President Trump should understand that Puerto Ricans are American citizens, and they deserve the same government support.

John Lennon would have lots to say today
Readers sound off on topics including the anniversary of John Lennon's death and more.
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Does the Queen have a fondness for Trump?
I think Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II likes President Donald Trump.
Fiscal discipline can help family goals
Reader letters to Newsday about household chemicals and saving money.
Newsday recommends Podcast: Newsday and Levittown
Archives help tell how the paper and the development grew up together.
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LI owes a lot to its zoning rules
Don't blame local regulations for the lack of housing affordability in Nassau and Suffolk.
Empanel a grand jury for Freeport police incident
Quick action is needed to assure residents and quell outrage.
The Point: School bond season begins
The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
Newsday recommends See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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Why are health care prices hidden?
Most Americans have no idea what a health care service costs before they get it. That must change.
Kamala Harris should never have run for president
Harris rocketed to the top tier of candidates early, then plummeted to the ground, her campaign broke.
Ukrainian incident is similar to what happened in 2016
The Ukraine incident is highly reminiscent of what happened in 2016.
Too much info on the Baldwins
Reader letters to Newsday about inappropriate comic strips, the Baldwin family and more.