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COLUMN Dobie: Year wracked watchful wordsmiths
The reliable folks at Oxford understandably can't come up with a single word to describe 2020.
COLUMN Dobie: Our democracy will survive the attacks
Our stressed system will overcome the onslaught of lies from Trump and his minions.
COLUMN Filler: Can a new SOA contract get approval before Thanksgiving?
The SOA deal could be approved at the Nassau County Legislature's Monday meeting.
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COLUMN Filler: 'Idiots, 'maniacs' — and the rest of us
Unforgiving judgment awaits anyone who does more than we do — or less.
COLUMN O'Reilly: For GOP, it's purge or be purged
Republican Party can no longer ignore right-wing conspiracy peddlers it once did.
COLUMN Young: Playing Nazi card weakens any hand
Criticizing Trump's record is certainly fair, but comparing it to Hitler's is certainly not.
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COLUMN Dobie: Sure, celebrate record turnout
But don't lose sight of the fact that a third of eligible voters didn't cast ballots in 2020.
COLUMN Young: Who will hear Biden's unity call?
His bridge-building effort is aimed at both Republicans and progressives.
COLUMN Filler: Grade Biden on Trump's predictions
This president will likely seek rematch, not retirement.
COLUMN Raviv: Can Biden sustain Mideast progress?
Democrat's win changes the equation on foreign policy, particularly in Israel.