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Editorial: Danger of Iran saber-rattling

Bluster by both sides increases risks

• Rita Ciolli Ciolli: Cox falls from grace

  The sudden toppling of Ed Cox as chair of the New York State Republican Party happened this weekend just days after President Donald Trump signaled that he no longer supports the long-time establishment GOP figure, according to two sources with knowledge of what happened.

  4:58 PM
• Opinion The Point: Cox, MTA under pressure

  The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.

  4:50 PM
• Commentary Opinion: Who gets to decide about war with Iran?

  Peace hangs by a thinner thread than usual in the Middle East, and the Trump administration is granting other factions significant control over what happens next.

  4:20 PM
• Opinion Opinion: See Matt Davies' latest cartoon

  See Matt Davies' latest Newsday cartoon by clicking above.

  4/30/19
• Commentary Opinion: Is Sanders past his sell-by date?

  Standing next to Sanders on the debate stage, Biden may look a whole lot younger than his 76 years. He sure is going to sound a lot more reasonable and informed.

  2:20 PM
• Commentary Opinion: Imports are good, Mr. President

  The idea that imports subtract from gross domestic product is a common fallacy.

  12:18 PM
• Letters Letter: OT controversy at the MTA and LIRR

  Reader letters to Newsday for Monday, May 20, 2019.

  9:00 AM
• William F. B. O'Reilly O'Reilly: Warts of high-tech facial scanning

  We need to consider the consequences of using this life-altering approach.

  6:00 AM
• Editorial Editorial: LI school spending defies the cap

  2% limit on tax hikes has helped, but budget growth still outpaces inflation

  5/19/19
• Commentary Opinion: Look at parole for older inmates

  A reform in state law would affect 785 Long Islanders who are age 50 and above

  5/19/19
• Michael Dobie Dobie: Keep our promise to the tempest-tost

  America always has welcomed both skilled migrants and those willing to learn

  5/19/19