Columnists
Read the latest columns about national politics, culture and Long Island written by Newsday's nationally syndicated columnists.
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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.
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Randi F. Marshall
Marshall: Will prevailing wage ever prevail?
Labor leaders, meanwhile, consider the collapse of the deal – which seemed like it was nearly done as of Wednesday morning – a big loss.
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William F. B. O'Reilly
O'Reilly: Trump in need of a new shtick
He’s running out of time: His base alone won’t get him over the finish line in 2020.
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Michael Dobie
Dobie: Getting Hempstead School District back on track
The era of state legislators steering clear of the troubled Hempstead school district is over.
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Lane Filler
Filler: Trying to change the world one ad at a time
England attempts to address stereotypes by banning them from advertisements.
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Cathy Young
Young: Two inspiring victories for freedom
Events in Hong Kong and Moscow provide some hope for democratic ideals.
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Dan Raviv
Opinion: A Trump-Kushner optical illusion
White House ‘In Cash We Trust’ mentality will be tested in Bahrain next week.
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Michael Dobie
Dobie: Reason to fear era of 'deepfakes'
Computer-generated videos use actual footage to create a false reality.
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Randi F. Marshall
Marshall: Is a prevailing wage deal on the horizon?
Getting to a deal will likely come down to the wire.
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William F. B. O'Reilly
O'Reilly: Guardian angels are for real
Leon Eugene James Jr. was happiest at giving.