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Comment: Pilgrims, Puritans differed in views of Native Americans

Where Pilgrims held respect for indigenous people, the Puritans who followed were intent on evangelism.

 

Comment: Giving thanks for the surprising people we meet in life

I didn’t know it at the time, but the young Long Island man I swam with would find fame as a piano man.

 

Comment: As seniors age, adapt celebrations to their comfort

Traditions like Mom’s stuffing can be honored, but maybe with some help or other accommodations.

 

Comment: Has Nancy Mace ever been in a women’s restroom

Her call to bar a trans member of Congress from women’s facilities makes sense only as a performance.

Comment: Make Thanksgiving table big enough for all voters

You don’t have to see eye-to-eye to see the humanity in others, especially family and friends.

Comment: Navigating Medicare options an unnecessary headache

Simplifying Medicare could increase competition, save taxpayers money and protect its solvency.

Comment: The danger as bird flu cases and flu season merge

If, say, a dairy worker caught both viruses, there’s potential for creation of a more dangerous variant.

Comment: To get housing market moving, raise property taxes

It won’t be popular, but it would free up housing stock, as a comparison of California and Texas shows.

Comment: Culture wars are robbing kids of good education

A survey of superintendents finds costly security and other responses that are sapping school budgets.

President-elect Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Comment: Trump’s ‘trifecta’ won’t be a sure policy bet

Trump enjoyed unified government in his first term. But GOP margins are much slimmer this time around.

President-elect Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Comment: Bird flu outbreak should get us thinking about food

Bird flu is threatening state poultry and dairy farms; it’s time for a transition from those practices.

Comment: Lawmakers, wealthy should consider I-2109’s rejection

The vote against repeal of the capital gains tax proves public support for a fairer state tax code,

Comment: Numbers in county budget require more perspective

The proposal’s 8 percent increase applies only to the county’s share, necessary to keep vital services.

Comment: To fix schools, Trump will need Education Department

Blowing up the agency and its centralization will make it harder to implement needed reforms.

Comment: Meet the moment’s hateful, fragile fear with courage

Nazis marching on streets and sinister texts signal the fear of those worried about losing their hold on power.

Commentary: County budget proposal deserves clear explanation

The proposal would use banked tax capacity, but would raise property taxes by $15 for a $650,000 home.

I quit 46 years ago when my dentist showed me pre-cancerous spots. But it remains a constant choice.

By Bob Oberstein / For The Herald I didn’t care in 1977 that there was this thing called The Great American Smoke Out. But a… Continue reading

Comment: Musk is short-circuiting the EV revolution he sparked

Hitching his wagon to GOP plans to drop EV rebates will hurt GM and Ford, but will ding Tesla, too.

Comment: Basic science is why RFK Jr. is unfit for health post

His wilful disregard for the scientific process makes him a threat to vital agencies and to public health.