Opinion

Trump pressure holds off UN shipping tax
Commentary, Opinion
Oct 21, 2025
The United States earned its independence by fighting a war to protest various indignities imposed by the crown, including levies that prompted the co...
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The era of the illiquid millionaire is here
Commentary, Opinion
By ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
Oct 21, 2025
NEW YORK (TNS) — Being a millionaire isn’t what it used to be. This isn’t a lament, it’s a fact: As Bloomberg News reported recently, almost one-fifth...
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Thankful for our firefighters and first responders
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
Oct 20, 2025
We’re coming off National Fire Safety and Prevention Week when numerous area fire departments throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions he...
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Commentary, Opinion
By KAIVAN SCHROFF RealClearPolitics 
Oct 20, 2025
NEW YORK — There’s no denying it — New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is electric. He’s charismatic, multilingual and has figured out ho...
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Chafing at government accountability
Commentary, Opinion
Oct 17, 2025
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has made no secret about his animosity toward the media. But his demand that press outlets pledge not to report “una...
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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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Pro-Hamas protesters need to find a new chant
Commentary, Opinion
By JOE BATTENFELD Boston Herald 
Oct 16, 2025
BOSTON (TNS) — The “free Palestine” movement needs to find a new chant after President Donald Trump brokered a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, tr...
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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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