GOP moves forward
GOP moves forward They lose and immediately the chorus begins. Republicans must change or die. A rump party of white America, it must adapt to evolving demographics or forever be the minority. The only...
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Here's a toast to the spirit(s) of N.Y.
Here's a toast to the spirit(s) of N.Y. Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:17 p.m.,...
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Obama must secure reform
Obama must secure reform Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:17 p.m., Monday, November...
View ArticleEditorial: Audacity, opacity at the Thruway
Editorial: Audacity, opacity at the Thruway THE TRIP:The Thruway Authority heads for another meeting shrouded in secrecy.THE TOLL: It damages not just its credibility, but the state's. When the New...
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2012 a climate wake-up call
2012 a climate wake-up call Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:17 p.m., Monday, November...
View ArticleLetter: Republican Party lacks compassion
Letter: Republican Party lacks compassion As a liberal voter, I mourn the demise of the Republican Party. We need a vibrant, two-party system to keep America free and strong.With the state of affairs...
View ArticleLetter: Law G plan needs more specifics
Letter: Law G plan needs more specifics Gary Domalewicz, an Albany County legislator and author of proposed Law G, stated in his letter ("Pawnshop law a good idea," Oct. 31), "I have worked with the...
View ArticleLetter: Tax bill should match donations
Letter: Tax bill should match donations The issue of mandatory taxing of the rich need not be problematic.In our current and friendly aura of conciliation and compromise, we can agree not to raise...
View ArticleLetter: Tainted vaccine source of illness
Letter: Tainted vaccine source of illness By now you've likely heard about the latest outbreak of meningitis that has led to at least 11 deaths and more than 100 illnesses nationwide. Should you be...
View ArticleBrooks: A divided U.S. needs a dealmaker
Brooks: A divided U.S. needs a dealmaker During his first term, President Barack Obama faced a wicked problem: How do you govern in a highly polarized, evenly divided country with House Republicans who...
View ArticleLetter: Better things to do right at home
Letter: Better things to do right at home Thomas Friedman is very wrong in the advice he gives Israel in his column "Israel must focus on its own races," Nov. 11. It reminds me of the treacherous...
View ArticleLetter: Tedisco needs to take some action
Letter: Tedisco needs to take some action The past few days have been cluttered with stories about the Thruway Authority and the possibility of a toll hike for truckers. The problem I have with these...
View ArticleLetter: Wrong message on utility firms
Letter: Wrong message on utility firms I could not believe what I was hearing: Gov. Andrew Cuomo, instead of complimenting the hard-working people engaged in the cleanup of New York City, strongly...
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Beware of the cult of militarism
Beware of the cult of militarism Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:09 a.m., Wednesday,...
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Dowd: Charisma fails a man of ambition
Dowd: Charisma fails a man of ambition Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:04 p.m.,...
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Public sentiment is evolving
Public sentiment is evolving Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:04 p.m., Tuesday,...
View ArticleLetter: Party's bitterness shows immaturity
Letter: Party's bitterness shows immaturity It has come to my attention in the wake of our recent national election just how childish and petulant a society we have become.Quite obviously in the...
View ArticleEditorial: Schenectady's iffy budget
Editorial: Schenectady's iffy budget THE ISSUE:The council ups the mayor's rare veto with a rare override. THE STAKES:The bottom line needs to be a balanced budget, not bruised political egos....
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Students need a voice in education
Students need a voice in education Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9:27 p.m.,...
View ArticleLetter: Obama's 2nd act will be something
Letter: Obama's 2nd act will be something "2nd act for Obama" read the headline Nov. 7, the day after the presidential election. After a performance that saw nearly half the audience walk out,...
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