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The Yeah But School of Thought
There are many big-time schools of thought. Most have fancy names. My favorite is one nobody writes or talks about — the “Yeah But School
What It Means to Live in these Polarized Times
We live in a divided country. And I don’t just mean politically. Our economy is creating winners and losers, with no clear way up the
New York State Remains an Agricultural Leader
Too often it goes unrecognized, but New York state is a leader in agriculture. The farmers in our state grow and produce a diverse range
Poverty is Crushing Upstate Communities
Troubling new statistics from the Census Bureau highlight the stark reality of how bad upstate New York’s poverty rates have become. In fact, three upstate
Here’s Why I Believe in America
It’s so easy these days to despair about the future of our country. It feels like half the people I run into just want to
Viewpoint: No Better Time than the Present to Prepare for Disaster
As this year’s hurricane season continues, small-business owners across upstate New York are urged to start preparing for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, and
Outmigration is Draining New York’s Valuable Human Resources
Student enrollment in public schools in New York state is down to nearly its lowest point in close to 30 years. The reason for the
Businesses Should Stick to Business, Stay Out of Politics
Suppose you run a small business, maybe a diner, or a shop, or a repair service. And suppose you hold strong political and social views.
What Are Political Parties Good For? Plenty, Actually
If you take a dim view of our political parties, you’re in sterling company. So did George Washington. In his famous Farewell Address, our first
You are Being Watched and Rated by the Tech Giants
You are being censored. You are being “watched” and rated articles you might read are being withheld from you. If you are on any social-media
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