In recent days, two of the most prominent national newspapers, The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post, announced that they would not endorse a presidential candidate in Tuesday’s election, breaking from decades of precedent...For those of us in the news business, these decisions raise questions about the role of newspapers in a charged political climate.
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11/1/24
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There’s a lot going on these days. Things are polarized, and I feel it — the agitation, the stress about the way things are. The world we live in today isn’t perfect, but was it ever?
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By Jordan Vallone
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11/1/24
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I would argue that the madman theory is actually a valuable tool that was employed effectively by Trump, and that, if he is elected again, we can entertain the hope that our military will be rebuilt and U.S. deterrence restored.
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By Howard Kopel
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11/1/24
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The topic of crime is one that continuously boxes most members of the Democratic Party into a corner.
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By Bill Gaylor
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11/1/24
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As Long Island grows, so does the stress on the region’s infrastructure, resources and properties. With nearly 3 million residents calling Nassau and Suffolk counties home, Long Island is facing a waste management crisis of unprecedented proportions.
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By Adel Omrani
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11/1/24
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I’ve been more than blessed with friendships that began almost 60 years ago, when I was a student at Notre Dame Law School, and remain strong all these decades later. That was clear when we got together again at Notre Dame last week.
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By Peter King
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10/25/24
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To be realistic, all elections have consequences, but there is no doubt that this one will have a dramatic impact on my family, and countless others, for years to come.
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By Jerry Kremer
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10/25/24
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The Town of Hempstead, commonly called America’s largest township, recently voted to impose a historic tax levy on its nearly 800,000 residents.
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By Karl Valere
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10/25/24
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of fentanyl. Most likely, you know someone who has died from it or has been affected in some way. Kids are dying, and families are being torn apart. You might be mistaken if you think it’s not happening in your neighborhood.
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By Jason Mayo
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10/25/24
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For over a century, school boards have been crucial in shaping education across the country, and particularly on Long Island.
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By Taylor Darling
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10/25/24
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