Storm by any other name
Storm by any other name • The following editorial is from The Philadelphia Inquirer:The creeping acceptance of a mercenary scheme to name winter storms is not among the most important things in the...
View ArticleEditorial: Mr. Cuomo, in retreat
Editorial: Mr. Cuomo, in retreat THE ISSUE:The governor hints at dropping his push for an increase in the minimum wage.THE STAKES:Making it a federal issue might sound good, but it would likely mean a...
View ArticleLetter: Let lawmakers tackle disconnect
Letter: Let lawmakers tackle disconnect I found the article "Economic split at fork in road" (Feb. 3) about the disconnect between Loudonville and Arbor Hill, both interesting and puzzling.I agree 100...
View ArticleLetter: Books connect soldiers to kids
Letter: Books connect soldiers to kids Thanks for reporting on Ellen Keegan's project to collect children's books to send to our troops in Afghanistan ("Bedtime stories sent abroad," Jan. 28).As a...
View ArticleLetter: Not all dancing equal in New York
Letter: Not all dancing equal in New York The Court of Appeals has refused to rehear the argument that all dance in New York should be treated equally. While the topic has been divisive, the underlying...
View ArticleLetter: Where there's a will, there's a way
Letter: Where there's a will, there's a way How effective are New York's new gun laws really expected to be? It may sound as if putting restrictions and bans on the weapons would reduce the amount of...
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Fracking doesn't include the risks of war
Fracking doesn't include the risks of war Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:27 pm,...
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Friedman: Belly ban a sign of a torn Egypt
Friedman: Belly ban a sign of a torn Egypt Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:27 pm,...
View ArticleRobinson: Obama's immigration decoy
Robinson: Obama's immigration decoy Republicans spent the weekend trumpeting shock and outrage over President Barack Obama's leaked "backup plan" on immigration. In dysfunctional Washington, this means...
View ArticleLetter: Let flags wave for gun safety
Letter: Let flags wave for gun safety I have a suggestion for the gun control debate. Let's fly our flags at half-staff every time a child is killed with a gun. Let's raise our flags to the top of the...
View ArticleLetter: Remove fear from decision-making
Letter: Remove fear from decision-making The problem with our economy is that business decision-making today is based primarily on fear. Executives are afraid of being sued, blamed, demoted, fired or...
View ArticleLetter: Woman's decision a personal choice
Letter: Woman's decision a personal choice Thank you for "A Senate snag on women's rights?" Feb. 3, which clarifies the misinformation surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo's women's equality agenda.Concerned...
View ArticleLetter: State must guard women's rights
Letter: State must guard women's rights In "A Senate snag on women's rights?" Feb. 3, the Times Union correctly calls on state senators to have the courage to vote on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's women's...
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Vatican can't escape financial crisis
Vatican can't escape financial crisis Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9:34 pm,...
View ArticleEditorial: Mr. McCoy's odd missive
Editorial: Mr. McCoy's odd missive THE NOTE:The Albany county executive pens a rambling letter to state officials whose point is unclear. THE MESSAGE:A unified front would be a more effective appeal...
View ArticleEnergy plans poles apart
Energy plans poles apart • The following is from an editorial in the Los Angeles Times.Quick: Name one thing mainstream Republicans and Democrats agree on when it comes to energy policy. Other than...
View ArticleLetter: Lawmaker voiced what others think
Letter: Lawmaker voiced what others think Your scathing reprimand of Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin ("Get a grip, Mr. McLaughlin," Feb. 7) was uncalled for. He was only telling the truth, but to many it...
View ArticleLetter: Fully fund U.S. Postal Service
Letter: Fully fund U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service reports it will curtail deliveries because of budgetary problems.For the benefit of all citizens, I would suggest the postal services be a...
View ArticleMarcus: Passionate plea can be a reality
Marcus: Passionate plea can be a reality Will President Barack Obama say to the Supreme Court what he said to the American people in his second inaugural address about same-sex marriage?Obama's remarks...
View ArticleWill: Isolating inmates is torture
Will: Isolating inmates is torture "Zero Dark Thirty," a nominee for Sunday's Oscar as best picture, reignited debate about whether the waterboarding of terrorism suspects was torture. This practice,...
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