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The 2020 election: a mandate for moderation
The election is in the history books. As the dust finally settles on the presidential race, it appears that Joe Biden won with the same razor-thin margin by which Donald Trump did in 2016. more
President Donald J. Trump continues to refer to the media as the "enemy of the people." Today the press is calling him out. Since the nation's founding, journalists have acted as society's watchdogs. Nothing has changed in the era of Trump
Seeking Truth in the era of Donald J. Trump
Ever since the first newspapers began printing in Europe in the early 1600s, the relationship between the media and the powerful has been rocky. No one in memory, however, has strained that relationship more than the current occupant of the White House, Donald J. Trump. more
The war on Republicans shaping up for November
If you’re a student of the Revolutionary War, you know that some of the greatest military battles took place on Long Island. There haven’t been any such conflicts here since that time, but . . . more
The great Republican tax scam
In the coming weeks, many of us will be busy with — that is, distracted by — holiday preparations. December has traditionally been a time to tune out Washington political wrangling. This year is no time to check out, however. more
Residents, state officials react to tax reform
The House of Representatives’ tax-reform bill passed by a 227-to-205 vote on Nov. 16, paving the way for high-tax suburban regions like Long Island to be hit hard by tax increases while much of the … more
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The hottest place in hell is getting overcrowded
The poet Dante Alighieri famously said, “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in periods of moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.” Five months ago, when many of us realized that Donald Trump’s nomination was an awful possibility, I evoked this quotation . . . more
Pope Francis is an inspiration and a model for peace
Long Island friends, take note. Believe it or not, the hottest ticket in town isn’t the Mets. It’s Pope Francis. After arriving in Washington on Tuesday . . . more
From Trump to the pope, immigration speaks to everyone
While I was in the Senate, I voted, in support of President Reagan, for the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 . . . more
End ISIS's campaign of terror once and for all
The reign of terror by Islamic State insurgents surged just one day after President Obama asked Congress for new war powers to combat the brutal terror group. more
The people have spoken — now let's get to work
There was a grand old party on Election Day, as voters sent President Obama and his party a message: They’re fed up with the political rhetoric and want action. more
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