Disclosure? It's called free speech
Disclosure? It's called free speech In "Speech not always free," March 15, the subject of public employees' rights to speak openly about government operations is broached. The subtitle of the article...
View Article'Top' seems just lower standards
'Top' seems just lower standards The phrase "Race to the Top" is often used in reference to funding for public education. I can't help but wonder as to what "top" it is that we are racing. School...
View ArticleTurn NanoCollege into its own entity
Turn NanoCollege into its own entity The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering already has its own campus, its CEO, Alain Kaloyeros, reports not to the president of the University at Albany but...
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Let citizens influence elections
Let citizens influence elections Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 3:15 pm, Tuesday,...
View ArticleThe cheats here are adults
The cheats here are adults THE ISSUE:Some schools are under-reporting violent incidents, and the state knows it.THE STAKES:This isn't just another annoying bit of paperwork. It's about holding schools...
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Mergers aren't the answer
Mergers aren't the answer Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 2:43 pm, Wednesday, March 27,...
View ArticleJustices courting their legacy
Justices courting their legacy As the arguments unfurled in Tuesday's case on same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court justices sounded more and more cranky.Things were moving too fast for them.How could...
View ArticleKatz turns arrest to stump speech
Katz turns arrest to stump speech If hypocrisy was a crime, then most assuredly Assemblyman Steve Katz would be indicted and removed from office. He is a member of the Alcoholism & Drug Abuse...
View ArticleSiena's Coach B a victim of bad timing
Siena's Coach B a victim of bad timing The annual reshuffling of college basketball coaches began early this year. Sadly, the process claimed its first victim when Siena College parted company with its...
View ArticleModest proposals for mail delivery
Modest proposals for mail delivery Please, Mr. Postmaster, don't let snail mail be ended because of high costs. I am addicted and dependent on getting and paying bills by mail. I question Internet...
View ArticleSAFE registration restricts rights
SAFE registration restricts rights A few questions should be asked in regard to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new gun law.Is it reasonable? Consider the seven-bullet limit. Ask whether criminals are going to...
View ArticleAssess level of acceptable risk
Assess level of acceptable risk David Brown's commentary, "Assessing the risks of fracking," March 10, needs to be questioned. He states a number of opinions with few facts.For example, he states: "......
View ArticleA court confronts history
A court confronts history THE ISSUE:The Supreme Court weighs two decisive cases on same-sex marriage.THE STAKES:A fair and just ruling cannot uphold institutionalized discrimination. The Federal...
View ArticleDon't let religion influence our laws
Don't let religion influence our laws Bishop Howard Hubbard of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany and other Catholic bishops recently met with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to express their concerns regarding...
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Remember, Hoosick Street is a road and not a speedway
Remember, Hoosick Street is a road and not a speedway Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published...
View ArticleScripture is clear defining marriage
Scripture is clear defining marriage Nicholas Rush in his letter ("Allow couples same social equality," March 9) is in favor of gay marriage and believes everyone else should be also. For those of us...
View ArticleTechnology only hurts interaction
Technology only hurts interaction "Through these doors no strangers pass, only friends who have not yet met."— Sign over an entrance to an Irish pubWhenever my younger self visited Irish cousins in...
View ArticleMMA fighters are akin to gladiators
MMA fighters are akin to gladiators Morally speaking, what is the difference between gladiators fighting to the death in the Roman Colosseum and mixed martial arts pugilists fighting in a cage? The...
View ArticleIncremental but effective gun control
Incremental but effective gun control In a normal legislative battle, there comes a point when advocates have to stop letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. When it comes to gun control, the...
View ArticleTobacco displays tempt the unwary
Tobacco displays tempt the unwary What holds you as an unwilling captive as you walk up to the register in some pharmacies and convenience stores: Tobacco advertising in the form of a product display....
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