Commentary

China rare-earth move a warning for US
Commentary, Opinion
Oct 16, 2025
Stocks plunged nearly 900 points on Oct. 10 after China opted to break out a flamethrower in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States. Preside...
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A zombie economy could be America’s future
Commentary, Opinion
By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
Oct 16, 2025
NEW YORK (TNS) — Over the next decade, the U.S. economy will face two big challenges: higher interest rates and AI-generated disruption. Each invites ...
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Does Stefanik have a chance against Hochul — or not?
Commentary, Opinion
By CHRIS CHURCHILL Times Union, Albany 
Oct 15, 2025
ALBANY (TNS) — A Siena Research Institute poll released a month ago found Kathy Hochul with a commanding 25-point lead over Elise Stefanik, her likely...
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An idea to protect free speech rights
Commentary, Opinion
Oct 15, 2025
Bipartisanship is a lost art in Washington, D.C., but is it so far-fetched to hope both Democrats and Republicans can agree that the government should...
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Even hardships bring blessings
Commentary, Opinion
By DEB WUETHRICH 
Oct 15, 2025
I remember the moment, to the startled look on my sweet daughter’s face. I don’t think Michele was two yet, but near that age many call “the terrible ...
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Did Kirk killing change minds on guns, 2nd Amendment?
Commentary, Opinion
By CHRIS CRANDALL and KELLY SWANSON The Kansas City Star 
Oct 14, 2025
LAWRENCE, Kan. (TNS) — On Sept. 10, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah with a rifle commonly used for hunting. The killing dr...
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Commentary, Opinion
By JOSH WINGROVE Bloomberg News 
Oct 13, 2025
NEW YORK (TNS) — President Donald Trump hoped to seal the biggest diplomatic achievement of his second term when he heralded a deal ending the Israel-...
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Politicians need to stop being so online
Commentary, Opinion
By DAVID M. DRUCKER Bloomberg Opinion 
Oct 10, 2025
NEW YORK (TNS) — As it turns out, Twitter is not the town square. Someone might want to alert American political leaders. In the era of social media, ...
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Dems’ government shutdown claims don’t stand up
Commentary, Opinion
By DAVE MASTIO Kansas City Star 
Oct 09, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TNS) — When I read that the Pentagon has the time, energy, technology and personnel to track what military and civilian employees ar...
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The red ink tide continues to rise
Commentary, Opinion
Oct 09, 2025
As Democrats and Republicans dig in during the latest government shutdown, the Congressional Budget Office released its monthly spending report on Wed...
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