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: Trump needlessly cruel to immigrants

Administration should treat kids in custody better; no need to terrify people who are in the U.S. illegally.

• Commentary Opinion: Fallen journalists memorial is a needed reminder

  Every year, hundreds of journalists are attacked, imprisoned and murdered around the world.

• Opinion The Point: Election hype continues to build

  The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.

• Commentary Opinion: Quebec's chilling ban on religious clothing

  Civil servants can no longer wear Muslim headscarves, Jewish skullcaps, Sikh turbans and symbols of faith in the workplace.

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• Commentary Opinion: What retirement savings crisis?

  The notion that the shift to 401(k) plans is causing a retirement crisis is hogwash.

• Letters Letter: Cameras play a role in improving safety

  Reader letters to Newsday about red light cameras and more.

• Mark Chiusano Chiusano: On a Basquiat treasure hunt of sorts

  That’s the artist and NYC icon whose large, colorful, haunting painting of a skull sold in 2017 for $110 million.

• Editorial Editorial: Serious needs in 2 school districts

  Gov. Cuomo must decide whether to send state monitors to Hempstead and Wyandanch

• Ted R. Bromund Bromund: When inheritance is everything

  It would be inspiring if Hong Kong were to permanently escape China’s grasp.

• Michael Dobie Dobie: A Democratic debate, or a slugfest?

  8 things to watch for as 20 candidates aim to stand out in crowded 2020 field.

• Letters Essay: Mosquito season is about to land on LI

  As we enjoy the beautiful Long Island weather, the invasion is underway — the mosquito invasion.