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Police officers must continue to do their jobs every day by following the law, department rules and their training.

Opinion: Why universal health care isn't enough
Can universal access to health care really solve the problem of health inequality in the United States? The answer is no.
The Point: Helping LIers understand water usage
The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
Opinion: Let's take a closer look at Socialism
Many Americans are on record as being opposed to socialism. Yet most find it difficult to define just what socialism is.
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Opinion: Listen to Stacey Abrams
Voter suppression not only undermines our democracy and the legitimacy of elected officials; it also changes outcomes.
Letter: Cuomo's 'tantrum' was unacceptable
Reader letters to Newsday about Chris Cuomo, the Statue of Liberty and more.
Opinion: A sport that lost track of main asset
Reports of deaths of thoroughbreds threaten future of legendary horse racing.
Bromund: Why Europe should look inward
It's easy to blame Trump for the decay of transatlantic relations.
Letter: When will bishop speak out for migrants?
Reader letter to Newsday for Sunday, Aug.18, 2019.
Letter: Vehicle drivers can help keep bikers safe
Reader letter to Newsday for Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019
Letter: Limits on firearms threaten all rights
Reader letters to Newsday for Sunday, August 18, 2019.