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OPINION: The Documents on Which Our Democracy Rests
As Americans, we tend — understandably — to focus on the constitution as the source for our representative democracy. It is, after all, our basic
OPINION: Hochul’s Fulton School Veto Unfairly Punishes Students
Gov. Kathy Hochul, following in lockstep with her predecessor, [recently] vetoed a bill that would have saved the Fulton School District from losing more than
OPINION: Global water crisis affects us all
Here in the United States, we have grown accustomed to thinking we will always have access to plentiful, clean water. We just assume we can
OPINION: Americans have a right to speak out against public-school policies
The Biden administration has gone into full attack mode against the First Amendment right to petition the government as his attorney general has declared that
OPINION: Why I’m Optimistic about the Future
One of the great privileges of reaching and working on a university campus is the chance to be in regular touch with young people. Even
OPINION: Without Action, New York’s Economic Shortcomings Could Become Permanent
A new report from the Empire Center citng Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data paints an alarming picture of New York’s COVID-19 recovery. Check it
OPINION: Religion Plays an Important Role in Public Life
The question of what role religion should play in American public life is difficult and controversial. It produces a lot of heated debate and no
OPINION: Sheriffs in New York State Deserve Our Support & Gratitude
New York State Sheriffs’ Week is a chance to recognize the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of our local law-enforcement officials, and consider everything they do
OPINION: Intensity of change challenges U.S. leadership
I’m often asked how the world has changed since I got involved in politics. If I were to try to answer the question with one
OPINION: New York’s Governors: Changing Hands and Challenges
Since February 2020, New York’s leaders have been consumed with addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Leadership worked to address the immediate public-health emergency and subsequent economic
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