Opinion

Why Representative Democracy Matters

Over the last few years, the health of American democracy has come under great scrutiny. Polling routinely shows that Americans are concerned that democratic institutions aren’t working as well as the Read More

Families of Dead Nursing-Home Residents Deserve Answers

When facing criticism, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has a simple playbook. Their first instinct is to dig in their heels. They insinuate that questions are being asked in bad faith. Legitimate o Read More

U.S. is Disengaging from World Leadership

For decades after WWII, the U.S. stood across the world as a mighty colossus. We were the richest and strongest nation, and our history and institutions were the envy of all. Naturally, the world loo Read More

We lead the world in decrepit buildings & it will get worse

Many visiting Europeans are stunned by the huge number of derelict and otherwise empty buildings we have in the U.S. Most of our cities show signs of manufacturing blight. Especially Northern and Rus Read More

Exceptional? Only If We Get to Work

Like most Americans, I have always considered the United States an exceptional country. We possess a political system built on checks and balances, an ideal of giving voice to ordinary people across a Read More

Reopening Parts of New York is Reason for Cautious Optimism

Certain areas of New York are finally making important steps in a positive direction after weeks of lockdown orders and business closures. While there is cautious optimism in the regions that started Read More

It’s Time for the Legislature to Get Back to Work

In their first major public action since we passed the budget in early April, Democrats in the Senate and Assembly convened a virtual hearing on May 13 for small-business owners, advocacy groups, and Read More

Teachers Are Doing Incredible Work In These Difficult Times

They deserve our praise These last few months have been challenging for most everyone. Our normal routines and activities that previously provided structure have been turned upside down. The state’s Read More

Governor’s Misguided Education Comments Send the Wrong Message

During a recent press conference, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is enlisting the help of Bill and Melinda Gates in an effort to “reimagine” the state’s education system. The governor seems to be Read More