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New York legislators would be wise to cast their votes cautiously.  

Medically assisted suicide is a slippery slope

Trampling truth is a feature, not a bug, of nasty political strategies.

'Bearing false witness' as the bane

The Buffalo killings are a dark moment that can also show us the way to hope.

Racism is real — so is multiracial America

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For Republicans, a road map to take over the House

I used to be mildly annoyed, now I hope I don't get killed by a reckless driver.

Fear and mayhem on Long Island's roads

This approach to campaigning is not only more effective but also more honest.

John Fetterman's vaguely encouraging politics

Dems could be down to two Senate seats on LI; white males not needed, MTA board member Mack told

Fuel prices will keep rising unless demand is destroyed.

Governments should stop trying to make gasoline cheaper

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Connetquot school election, diversity, Manganos

There seems to be a troubling lack of urgency in the Assembly to finalize a deal.

Need urgency on recycling bills

Buffalo grocery store shooting shows yet again that essential employees are at risk.

We need to do more to protect workers

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The bench is radically out of step with the majority of Americans.

It's time to expand the Supreme Court again

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The war in Ukraine is the main driver of this crisis.

Bigger shocks are coming with your electricity bills

Mass killings, baby formula, and a million COVID deaths

Developing a planned transmission system will reduce costs and environmental impacts.

Bringing offshore wind power to the grid

Just Sayin': Let's unite to solve our many problems

Early-warning laws could have saved lives in Buffalo and elsewhere, but did not.

Red flags behind mass killings

Donald Trump has been effectively above the law since the 1970s.

Are the 2022 primaries America's last legit election?

Roe v. Wade stirs heated discourse

It is a vile and stupid stew of racism and antisemitism.

Great replacement theory is a grand delusion

Buffalo killings and saving the planet

Thankfully, in most cases, truth and inclusivity won over falsehoods.

School elections show LIers care

The infrastructure needs and environmental impact need careful analysis.

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