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COLUMN Marshall: Confronting the rise of anti-Semitism

To fight hate and increasing bias attacks, we must learn from history.

COLUMN Dobie: Looming election entitlement trap?
Jolt to presidential campaign now that Trump has touched third rail of politics.
COLUMN Will Democrats ever understand capitalism?
They need to understand that it's a system that only succeeds when it enriches others.
COLUMN Young: Meet the female dissenters
In defense of human rights, free speech regardless of gender, political affiliation.
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COLUMN Filler: Activists shoot themselves in the foot
Pro-gun demonstrators in Virginia end up justifying opponents' fears.
COLUMN Dobie: Rumors, facts and now belts
A decade later, still sorting through the mystery of the Gilgo Beach killings.
COLUMN Young: A win or a loss for Trump in Iran?
Many 'ifs' remain: Unclear whether U.S. action will have played a role in liberalization of the Islamic republic.
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COLUMN Marshall: Curran's goal: Isles to Coliseum
Curran wrote a letter Thursday urging the NHL to allow the Isles to play the entire 2020-2021 hockey season at Nassau Coliseum.
COLUMN O'Reilly: Coming soon: Tail gunner Mike?
Bloomberg must decide whether to direct his fire solely at Trump, or point his cannon at Biden, too.
COLUMN Filler: A serious, but not malicious, misstep
Longwood High teacher's racial exhibit should teach community, not divide it.
COLUMN Dobie: Primary colors
The campaign process has problems, but not in the way some protesters think.