Opinion

Away from the Edge

The Canadian native became a U.S. citizen — a good occasion to recall her lyrical wisdom.

Remembering Margaret Hamilton, a software engineering giant, and considering how numbers change over time.

From the Yankees' young ace to scientific advances, there's rarely any overnight element to success.

While a Missouri senator's amateurish abandon was laughable, the ugliness was serious.

In Lawrence, a story of dysfunctional governance, power struggles and disregard for state rules.

Newsday Opinion's endorsements in the 2026 elections.

Auto plants are symbols of economic vitality,

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Budgets in several advanced economies appear close to exhaustion.

The vast majority of parents — 81% — use AI for parenting support.

The Democrats' 40-22 majority in the State Senate differs from the partisan scenario on Long Island.

The kids in after-school programming benefit immensely.

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