Editorial: Round 2 for NY SAFE Act
THE ISSUE:New York's strong gun control law has a few kinks that need fixing. THE STAKES:This won't happen if the only thing opponents of the NY SAFE Act will accept is repeal. The legal and political...
View ArticleFriedman: Tea party's destructive absolutism
Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson likes to say that if you can't learn to compromise on issues without compromising yourself, you should not be in Congress, be in business or get married. It is amazing...
View ArticleSeiler: Dennis, allegedly a menace
So far, a half-dozen women have accused state Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak of creating a hostile working environment through the sort of lewd comments and loutish behavior that makes the monstrous Mr....
View ArticleThe fine line Bill Bratton has to walk
Bill Bratton's biggest problem right now might not be stop-and-frisk.It might be stop-and-sulk.Given a new mayor who catapulted into office by castigating the police, given a City Council that passed...
View ArticleNotable quotes of the week
"I wouldn't say that a 100 percent final decision has been made. But realistically, it's almost impossible to raise the amount of money that I would need to compete."—Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin,...
View ArticleKrauthammer: Stop the bailout right now
Washington First order of business for the returning Congress: The No Bailout for Insurance Companies Act of 2014.Make it one line long: "Sections 1341 and 1342 of the Affordable Care Act are hereby...
View ArticleEditorial: A single primary in June
THE ISSUE:New York state's multiple primaries do not serve the democratic process.THE STAKES:Merging local, legislative and congressional contests in June makes sense and would save an estimated $50...
View ArticleThe high success rate of pre-K
Almost 20 years ago, New York was poised to provide all 4-year-olds with universal access to prekindergarten, giving all of our children maximum opportunity for future success. But it's only now that...
View ArticleRepublicans don't believe what happened in Benghazi
The following editorial appeared in the Kansas City Star:For 16 months the American people have been subjected to a chorus of scorn, squealed by the likes of Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina...
View ArticleChallenge of making pot legal
Colorado took an extraordinary step last week when, on Jan. 1, it implemented a law that legalizes the sale of marijuana for recreational use. The state of Washington isn't far behind Colorado, and...
View ArticleSchool district zero tolerance policies need to be revised
The following appeared in a New York Times editorial:Schools are rethinking "zero tolerance" discipline policies under which children have been suspended, even arrested, for cursing, getting into...
View ArticleOverdose deaths an epidemic
There is a quiet but deadly epidemic ravaging the country. More and more people, especially young people between the ages of 18 and 26, are becoming addicted to, and increasingly overdosing on,...
View ArticleEditorial: Medical marijuana now
THE ISSUE:The governor has a plan to allow medical marijuana in New York.THE STAKES:A new law would be far better than what looks like a limited, ad hoc program. What is it about medical marijuana...
View ArticleAmerica must stop coddling military leaders in Egypt
The following appeared in a Los Angeles Times editorial:It's increasingly evident Egypt's military rulers are determined to intimidate and silence their political opponents, whether they are members...
View ArticleBrooks: Lodgings in edamame economy
In the age of rail, luxury hotels mimicked European palaces. When rich people arrived at their destination, they wanted to be treated like nobility.Then in the age of the jet, a new sort of hotel...
View ArticleCommon ground for students
For decades we have heard the rallying cry that American students' performance is falling behind that of students in other countries and for decades education experts have attempted to come up with...
View ArticleEditorial: Give this cut a close look
THE ISSUE:The governor has a plan to cut taxes for a few years to encourage long-term government savings.THE STAKES:The Legislature needs to look hard at what amounts to a billion-dollar experiment....
View ArticleDowd: Beautifying the view of the 'Abbey'
In real life, Americans may not be keen about income inequality. But on TV, they're keen for it."Downton Abbey" continued its upward ascent with viewers Sunday night, a gushing embrace of class...
View ArticleTerrifying world of joblessness
In order to execute an abomination, it helps to create myths about the victims:The Jews aim for world domination, all Gypsies are thieves, all blacks abuse government assistance programs.It's a...
View ArticleThe Little Sisters of the Poor's case is indeed puzzling
The following appeared in a Los Angeles Times editorial:The Little Sisters of the Poor, an organization of Roman Catholic nuns that runs nursing homes around the country, is testing the contraceptive...
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