Smith: Making journalism of science
Smith: Making journalism of science Bison burgers are mighty good, let me tell you. I always choose 'em over regular hamburgers, and that's only a bit because in my childhood I was at home where the...
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A crusade for freedom
A crusade for freedom Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9:49 p.m., Saturday, September...
View ArticleLetter: Ethanol program rips off motorists
Letter: Ethanol program rips off motorists In a Sept. 2 McClatchy news service article, "Rising corn prices renew food vs. ethanol fuel fight," it was stated the Obama administration's decision "is...
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The dark life on Sunshine Street
The dark life on Sunshine Street Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:28 p.m., Friday,...
View ArticleLetter: Drug Court ceremony special
Letter: Drug Court ceremony special I had the great pleasure of being in attendance at the recent Albany County Drug Court graduation.It was the 27th such event in this special program where people...
View ArticleLetter: Romney puts our diplomacy at risk
Letter: Romney puts our diplomacy at risk Mitt Romney's criticism of President Barack Obama's measured response is premature, totally inappropriate and politically motivated.Mr. Romney does not have...
View ArticleLetter: Fracking will harm resources
Letter: Fracking will harm resources As a New Yorker, I am glad I live in a state where we have standards for a clean environment. I have clean water for drinking and showering, and I love to take in...
View ArticleLetter: Candidates need a Mideast plan
Letter: Candidates need a Mideast plan The two political nominating conventions are concluded, and I was disappointed neither candidate talked seriously and substantively about the dangerous situation...
View ArticleEditorial: Long story short
Editorial: Long story short Last week was one full of winners and losers — in local elections, national politics and, of course, sports. But we can't think of a bigger and more deserving winner than...
View ArticleLetter: Our future isn't with big money
Letter: Our future isn't with big money The fundamental choice this November is most clear.With the number of huge donations being placed in GOP coffers by the corporations and wealthy donors, the...
View ArticleEditorial: Thruway bosses take a toll on us
Editorial: Thruway bosses take a toll on us THE ISSUE:Any "adjustment" in how much truckers have to pay will come despite widespread opposition. THE QUESTION:Why isn't the Thruway Authority looking...
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Big problems, big solutions
Big problems, big solutions Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 1:22 a.m., Saturday,...
View ArticleON THE RECORD: Notable quotes of the week
ON THE RECORD: Notable quotes of the week "Never forget 9-11-01."— A sign left next to 1 World Trade Centerat Tuesday's memorial"Justice will be done."— President Obama,on the deadly attack on the...
View ArticleFriedman: A man with a whole lot on his plate
Friedman: A man with a whole lot on his plate BEIJING — Here is the story of today's China in two brief news items.Story No. 1: For most of the last two weeks, Xi Jinping, the man tapped to become...
View ArticleDowd: A familiar, ominous world view
Dowd: A familiar, ominous world view WASHINGTON — Paul Ryan has not sauteed in foreign policy in his years on Capitol Hill. The 42-year-old congressman is no Middle East savant; till now, his idea of...
View ArticleSmith: Do fire and ice yield fairness?
Smith: Do fire and ice yield fairness? A few minutes after the polls closed on primary day last week, I got an email from a reader complaining that our coverage throughout the campaign had been biased...
View ArticleParker: At war, with the imbeciles
Parker: At war, with the imbeciles "This time, the imbeciles have won."That was the assessment of French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy in his remembrance of U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens.And...
View ArticleLetter: Six candidates seek presidency
Letter: Six candidates seek presidency There are not two candidates for our president this year; there are six. Of course, these other four do not have hundreds of millions in campaign money to get...
View ArticleLetter: Senator misread his constituents
Letter: Senator misread his constituents State Sen. Roy McDonald was "hired" to represent his constituents in the 43rd Senate District. If he had been able to accurately respond to their opinions, he...
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Commentary: Silent majority defeated McDonald
Commentary: Silent majority defeated McDonald Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:22...
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