Michael Bloomberg is well-known for his philanthropy, and his dedication to causes such as reducing gun violence and reversing climate change appears entirely sincere. His tentative conclusion that his money and time might be best used running for president is faulty, as well as a regrettabl… Read More ⇒

WASHINGTON — In a democracy, it’s important to be outraged when public servants lie about their rationale for decisions — especially big decisions that affect the future of our country and the planet. Read More ⇒

WASHINGTON — One number is needed to illustrate the absurdity that is the Paris climate agreement: 0.17 degree Celsius. Read More ⇒

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WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) — Famous Republicans we once respected for their patriotism have been all over our news screens, appearing politically panicked — even unglued — over truths we’ll all finally be able to see and hear for ourselves [this] week. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — A good indication that your government is performing well is when various levels of government are working collectively and cooperatively to serve their mutual constituents. Read More ⇒

What a joy it is to meet friends, acquaintances and newfound friends as we shop and complete errands during the week. Read More ⇒

CLAYTON — November is the month we honor our veterans, gather our families and thank whatever higher power we believe in for the blessings we have, including this nation. Read More ⇒

DES MOINES, Iowa (Tribune News Service)— Before I visited Iowa last week to report on the 2020 campaign, I expected to find an impeachment-free zone, a piece of America’s heartland where voters cared little about the inquiry that has become an obsession on Capitol Hill. Read More ⇒

There are three paths before Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell when it comes to any articles of impeachment the House of Representatives eventually sends the Senate’s way. One is short: a quick dismissal by the Senate of the House charges. One is long: an extensive trial that would let … Read More ⇒

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“Suburbs” covers a wide array of locales. It can conjure up images of leafy neighborhoods, deep front yards and two-car homes. These suburbanites think of themselves as “upper middle class” but occupy the top 5% of earners. These are one- or two-professional-parent households trying to save … Read More ⇒

GLEN FALLS — Twitter recently banned political ads. Read More ⇒

PHILADELPHIA (Tribune News Service) — California Rep. Katie Hill resigned [Oct. 27], a week after the conservative blog RedState published nude photos of the congresswoman. The website alleged that the freshman Democrat had an affair with a male congressional staffer and had been involved wi… Read More ⇒

HARTFORD, Conn. (Tribune News Service) — Those of us who have never been in the military don’t understand what it is like to serve in the military. Read More ⇒

COLTON — Man has been trying to influence the weather since he was created. Read More ⇒

The date on the calendar for this coming Monday is Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Read More ⇒

The two-year, multimillion dollar Robert Mueller investigation to help impeach President Donald Trump was a farce from the beginning, as much a threat to this country’s democratic principles as a Russian collusion would have been. Read More ⇒

CNN reported on Friday, “The opening statement of Bill Taylor, the top US diplomat in Ukraine, is ‘reverberating’ on Capitol Hill among Republicans, according to GOP Hill sources, who told CNN that Taylor’s testimony is a game changer in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.” Read More ⇒

They let Donald Trump out of his bubble Sunday. It did not go well. Read More ⇒

President Donald Trump will almost surely be impeached by the House of Representatives. Given that probability, he should name his impeachment defense team now and charge them with setting expectations for a prolonged and thorough review in the Senate of the events leading up to the impeachm… Read More ⇒

Monday on a morning television news program, we learned that Tuesday was a day set aside to celebrate our feline friends. Yes, it was National Cat Day. Read More ⇒

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COHOES — The First Amendment isn’t getting the appreciation and respect it deserves. Increasingly battered and misunderstood, it needs all the support it can get as divisive politics and advancing technologies drag us in new directions. Read More ⇒

When I was about 8 years old I wrote my first fan letter, to Roald Dahl, for “Danny, the Champion of the World.” Not knowing where to find the author, I addressed the envelope to “Roald Dahl, England,” and added extra postage stamps. Read More ⇒

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Now is the Autumn of my contentment; my favorite sport is underway. Read More ⇒

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It is that time of the year to circle the date of Oct. 27 for a visit to an open house at the Bombay Historical Society and Museum. Read More ⇒

WASHINGTON — “I am a classically trained engineer,” says Rep. Will Hurd, a Texas Republican, “and I firmly believe in regression to the mean.” Read More ⇒

My friend “Nan” is planning her wedding and asked if I, along with our friends, would be bridesmaids. Fast-forward a few months: The bride-to-be is now pregnant. We’re having our first get-together as a bridal party, and she wants us to serve only nonalcoholic “mocktails” for our girls’ nigh… Read More ⇒

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Critics of President Donald Trump often express bafflement over why his broad support among conservatives is so enduring. Some of this “dismay” is simply manufactured, as many in the “Never Trump” rump have to deny any good has happened on his watch, as it complicates their certainty about T… Read More ⇒

The beam from his flashlight reflects off the glass, so we can’t see what he saw. Read More ⇒

FORT WORTH, Texas (Tribune News Service) — It is with some combination of dread and resignation each morning that I open up my internet browser and confront the headlines of the day. Read More ⇒

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PHILADELPHIA (Tribune News Service) — In the wake of the -MeToo movement, “he said, she said,” is quickly becoming, “she said, he cringed and remained silent.” Another variation is, “she said, he apologized profusely and then resigned.” Read More ⇒

President Donald Trump, surrounded by political enemies constructing an underhanded, dishonest impeachment, pretty much told the nation that he did not belong in the White House when he decided to yank our troops out of Syria. Read More ⇒

WASHINGTON — Presidential aspirant Beto O’Rourke, thrashing about in an attempt to be noticed, says tax exemptions should be denied to churches and other institutions that oppose same-sex marriage. O’Rourke’s suggestion, and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s plan to tax the “excessive” e… Read More ⇒

EVANS MILLS — In the midst of our chaotic and often volatile political world, both on the home front and abroad, I sense there is a great need like we’ve never previously known for the gift of hospitality. Read More ⇒

By now, I am sure everyone reading this column knows I feel passionately that the community we live in. Bombay is a marvelous place to live and raise your family. Read More ⇒

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, an ongoing eruption of self-refuting statements (“I’m a very stable genius” with “a very good brain”), is adding self-impeachment to his repertoire. Read More ⇒