Long Island Opinion & Commentary
Nassau County and Suffolk County editorials, columns, guest essays, cartoons, letters and more.
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Trump's right. We've never seen anything like this
While tariff threats raise prices, Trump talks about making America affordable.
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Cuts to national parks couldn't come at a more dangerous time4m read
Trump's speech, Social Security, rare diseases3m read
Trouble awaits Ukraine, Europe and U.S.2m read
Trafficking victims deserve immunity
State legislation would ensure exploited people can help take criminals off the street.
2m readWhite House AP ban attacks press freedom2m read
Presidential fantasies regarding gender and sex2m read
I can't do this? Well, go fly a kite!2m read
NYS needs a rare disease advisory council2m read
No new LI transportation planning group2m read
The Point
Trouble awaits Ukraine, Europe and U.S.
Trump's actions since taking office are making anther world war more likely.
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Clashing vaccine messages from RFK Jr.
Occasionally sensical language belies anti-vax rhetoric he is still delivering.
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Cuomo faces obstacle course in NYC race
Competitors with early leads in previous mayoral contests often faded over time.
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Commentary
Cuts to national parks couldn't come at a more dangerous time
A few Forest Service employees have reported being rehired; more could be soon.
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Cruelty is the point in attacks on transgender teens3m read
Firing IRS workers means turning down free money3m read
Flu cases are unnecessarily on the rise3m read
Cancer vaccine shows hope. Make the investment.3m read
More Opinion
Long Island child immunization rates
How Trump's trade war threatens U.S. economic freedom2m read
How a Yale study got twisted into an anti-vaccine talking point4m read
Most are siding with Zelenskyy2m read
Nassau attorney costs too high1m read
Roger Tilles out as LI Regent4m read
White House AP ban attacks press freedom2m read
Those who say AI will never match human creativity are wrong4m read
Fixing child care requires a plan that Republicans reject3m read
Musings: Standardized tests are so crucial1m read
Musings: Cut air mishaps with night flights
Presidential fantasies regarding gender and sex2m read
I can't do this? Well, go fly a kite!2m read
Hackman's death strikes a chord2m read
Elon Musk must be corralled3m read
Tech brain drain in government is putting the U.S. at risk3m read
Trump and eggs: Tracking Long Island grocery costs1m read
NYS right to die bill, offshore wind, gas-powered leaf blowers3m read
A $5 million gold card for immigrants makes economic sense3m read
Violence shadows conference on democracy2m read
Get tougher on nursing homes1m read
Oh baby! Is LI fertile enough for more federal transportation dollars?2m read
Firing top generals makes the U.S. less secure5m read
Measles outbreak was entirely avoidable4m read
The case for biofuels; New York Lottery and education funding1m read
Measles death is a red flag for NY1m read
Trump has always lorded it over Ukraine2m read
Long Island lacks herd immunity for measles — check your ZIP code3m read
NYS needs a rare disease advisory council2m read
Egg prices are a problem. So where are the solutions?3m read
You might have plastic in your brain. Don't panic — yet4m read
Nassau spending on law firms; Mets parking fees3m read
Trump must not sell out Ukraine1m read
Rediscover the joy of reading for fun2m read
How LI voter registrations have changed since Trump won4m read
Some of DOGE's damage can't be undone3m read
Wishful thinking won't solve the U.S. debt crisis4m read
The DOGE firings — what is going on?3m read
Give NYC toll plan a chance1m read
Trump's first 100 days: What Long Islanders think
Blakeman looks to November, LI House members to 20264m read
No new LI transportation planning group2m read
The truth about Social Security and dead people6m read
Trump risks making the same economic mistakes as Biden3m read
Musings: Boy Scouts provided me quite a bit
Musings: How vaccines make us safer1m read
Cellphones for kids: They must be regulated3m read
Cellphones for kids: Let parents and teachers decide2m read
Musings: Phys ed classes needed now more than ever1m read
As Musk runs amok, best to play the long game2m read
