Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.
OPINION: The Dialogue of Democracy Needs Tending
There are so many things I worry about these days. Are we going to default on our debts? Can we adapt to the accumulating impact
OPINION: India’s rise brings challenges, opportunities
India is surpassing China to become the world’s most populous nation, according to data from the United Nations. This is a significant development with more
OPINION: One of Congress’s Most Important Jobs Has Become Much Harder
In the pantheon of writings about Congress, California Rep. Katie Porter’s new book will almost certainly draw attention for her unvarnished takes on the institution
OPINION: News highlights value of alliances, diplomacy
Creating alliances and exercising diplomacy are key elements of foreign policy, and both are essential for America to play a constructive role in making the
OPINION: Balance the Federal Budget? Sure, But It’s Tougher Than You Think
There is a lot of discussion in Washington, D.C. these days on what to do about the federal deficit. It continues to grow, and House
OPINION: Why Trustworthiness Matters in Our Democracy
Early this year, the Gallup organization came out with a survey of Americans on how they view the ethics of various professions. Nurses ranked at
OPINION: Decline in U.S.-China student exchange is troubling
The relationship between the United States and China is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world, and it is growing increasingly contentious. It will
OPINION: Our System Can’t Work Without Compromise
If you’ve been paying attention to national news, you know that one of the big topics preoccupying Washington is a debate over lifting the debt
OPINION: Democracy should improve the lives of people
We Americans tend to think it’s self-evident that our system of government is superior. We value the freedom, independence, and individual rights that are part
OPINION: Being a Good Citizen is a Lot Harder Than It Used to Be
A couple of decades ago, I wrote a book in which I talked about what it takes to be a good citizen in a representative