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Editorial: Sunderman should resign

Public officials can't flaunt ethics laws.

• Commentary Chiusano: Zeldin hauling it in for 2020

  Winning this congressional district would be a big prize for Democrats and Republicans.

• Michael Dobie Dobie: 50 years ago, first came courage

  Audacity comes in many forms, including knowing we're part of something greater.

• Commentary Essay: I delivered news that made history

  Neighbors stood in their driveways and in the streets shaking hands and hugging.

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• Letters Letter: Wyandanch's school troubles

  Reader letters to Newsday for Sunday, July 21, 2019.

• Letters Letter: Anti-opioid guidelines hurt some patients

  Reader letters to Newsday for Sunday, July 21, 2019.

• Commentary Opinion: Five myths about fast food

  As the summer season of road trips and Frosties enters full swing, here are five myths about fast food.

• Commentary Opinion: A turning point against 'rape culture'?

  It's possible that R. Kelly and Jeffrey Espstein arrests signal change.

• Commentary Opinion: If Democrats want to beat Trump . . .

  Here is who they should nominate to run in 2020.

• Editorial Editorial: Let's soar above our divides

  The Apollo 11 mission united us in a time of strife. We need to dream big again.

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