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Democracy Won’t Die If We Don’t Let It
Democracy’s premise is that ordinary citizens can make solid decisions on complex issues. But this basic principle and the structure of laws and practices built
Proposing a Bile or Hate Holiday
Perhaps the time has come for a bile holiday. Or a hatred holiday. Shortly after he was inaugurated, FDR declared a four-day bank holiday. This
New York’s Climate Act: Short on Details, Long on Mandates & Costs
A basic element of well-crafted legislation is details. Well-written bills detail what parts of existing law will change, how the change will impact people, penalties
Brown & Brown Insurance to pay dividend of 8 cents in mid-August
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO), the Florida–based parent of Syracuse–based Brown & Brown Empire State, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a
Campaigning for president until the end of time
If there is one thing we’re good at in this country, it is expanding things. From our waistlines and hamburgers to the NBA season, we
NY ABLE allows families of those with disabilities to plan for future
The NY ABLE 529 Plan was created to help families find a better way to afford expenses related to disabilities. It is similar to the
The Language Cops are Out of Control
Our language police have their hands full. Lately, they have pushed the Berkeley (California) City Council to scrub supposedly sexist words like manpower and manholes
How Should Americans Engage Globally?
I’ve been struck recently by news coverage of climate change and humans’ degradation of the planet. Two opposing themes keep appearing. One is the sense
17 Ways to Keep Your Sales from Running Out of Gas
Too many salespeople find themselves running on fumes when it comes to prospects. “I get up every morning and ask myself the same question: Who
County Fairs Promote Sense of Community & Boost Local Tourism
Across New York state, we have many county fairs, festivals, and events taking place this summer, and the Finger Lakes Region is no exception. County
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