Commentary

New York Republicans have a Donald Trump problem
Commentary, Opinion
By CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union, Albany 
Dec 24, 2025
ALBANY (TNS) — When Republican Lee Zeldin ran for governor in 2022, Joe Biden was one of his best assets. Biden's approval rating just before the elec...
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Startups offer hope on rare-earth materials
Commentary, Opinion
Dec 24, 2025
U.S. officials from across the political spectrum vow to ramp up efforts to wean the nation off rare-earth mineral imports from China. But the most pr...
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A reminder: The reason for the season
Commentary, Opinion
Dec 23, 2025
As we get ready to celebrate Christmas here is a reminder of the reason for the season. "In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census s...
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Our View: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Commentary, Opinion
Dec 23, 2025
It’s almost Christmas. With no lack of cynicism and even anger in today's world, we look to the past for a bit of wonder and, perhaps, inspiration. Wi...
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Stefanik talks about her life-changing decision
Commentary, Opinion
By CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union, Albany 
Dec 22, 2025
ALBANY (TNS) — On Friday afternoon, Elise Stefanik shocked much of New York's political world by announcing on social media that she was suspending he...
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Outlays per person up 100X since 1916
Commentary, Opinion
Dec 22, 2025
Almost everyone knows that government spending has been increasing for years, but it can’t all be blamed on inflation and population growth. Historica...
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The season to remember we’re still one nation
Commentary, Opinion
By JOE PALAGGI The Fulcrum/TNS 
Dec 22, 2025
Every year around this time, the noise starts to drop. The pace eases a bit. Families gather, neighbors reconnect, and people who disagree on just abo...
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Work, welfare and the illusion of a New Eden
Commentary, Opinion
By RICHARD PORTER RealClearPolitics 
Dec 22, 2025
The scandal among the Somali community in Minnesota highlights a question to consider as we plunge deeper into the AI Age, an age in which some futuri...
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The piercing cold of Christmas
Commentary, Opinion
By ANDREW FOWLER RealClearReligion 
Dec 19, 2025
Christmas evokes a warmth during the winter: bright lights, roaring fires and good cheer with loved ones. However, as St. Andrew’s Novena distinctly e...
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Why I’m supporting medical aid in dying
Commentary, Opinion
By GOV. KATHY HOCHUL The Press-Republican, Plattsburgh 
Dec 18, 2025
ALBANY (TNS) — Two and a half centuries ago, our founding fathers established a vision of a country based on limited government and broad individual r...
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Commentary, Opinion
Dec 18, 2025
Jewish people throughout the world are celebrating Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, by lighting candles on a unique, eight-branched candelabra, th...
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Commentary, Opinion
Dec 17, 2025
The GOP-controlled Indiana State Senate showed the nation what real leadership looks like last week, rejecting a push to gerrymander their state in fa...
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