Opinion

OPINION: After the Elections, Moving Forward Will Take Creativity

After the dust has cleared [from the midterm elections this year], Congress will be narrowly divided, and President Joe Biden will have to work hard to govern effectively. Read More

OPINION: Standardized test scores are a call to action

Preparing New York’s students for the workforce and the responsibilities and challenges beyond school is the most important job of any education system. Read More

OPINION: Xi’s aggressive, autocratic rule challenges the U.S.

It’s good to be the king, as a popular song has it in China these days. It’s good to be Xi Jinping. Read More

OPINION: America’s fascination with royalty is genuine if surprising

The United States was born in a rejection of being ruled by the King of England and a celebration of the rights of individuals. The Declaration of Independence states boldly that “all men are created equal,” suggesting that hereditary monarchs are no better than anyone else. Read More

OPINION: No surprise that Albany’s gun laws were rightly blocked in court

It was obvious before the ink was dry on the page that Democrats’ rushed and reckless gun laws were unconstitutional. Read More

OPINION: Why Political Skills Matter

Now that this year’s primaries are over and general-election campaigns are revving up, it’s time to take a step back. Read More

OPINION: Hochul Would ‘Do That All Again’ With Pay-To-Play Purchase

Rather than explain how a department under her control could spend hundreds of millions of dollars more than needed on COVID-19 test kits, Gov. Kathy Hochul instead insisted the purchase was a good idea, proclaiming she would “do that all again” if given the chance. Read More