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Online Only: Mass-marketing goes platinum

Even though America’s middle class has produced a phenomenal rise in wealth during the past decade, that majority’s income has shrunk — and there’s no improvement in sight.

Michael Winship: Rick Perry’s tall tales of Texas

Alot of Texas’s success in job creation looks more like dumb luck than evidence of ole Pecos Perry’s political prowess or expertise in governance.

ONLINE ONLY: U.S. holds the key to lowering energy costs

When considering whether or not to drill for oil, the United States must also consider what the world would be like if every other major oil producing country took a similar stance and restricted their oil supplies as severely.

Letter: Bravo to the Tea Party and its cost-cutting

We are thankful that a small group of courageous legislators was able to slow down this runaway spending train before our government experiences a disastrous debt crash.

Editorial: Palmyra town supervisor will be judged twice

THE ISSUE  Palmyra’s town supervisor was charged this month with felony driving while intoxicated.
OUR VIEW Although he has offered a public apology and will have his day in court, he’ll also be judged at the polls this fall.

Rants: On shaky ground

The next time your local congressperson, senator or aspirant fulminates against the bureaucracy, tell him or her to stop the gamesmanship and talk about solving the real issues.

Online Only: Vote for me!

Q: What are your qualifications for president?
A: Well, first, I have to say I resent this sort of “gotcha” question that immediately puts me on the spot.

Guest essay: Our Depression Era profile

We have returned to the Depression Era profile of wealth and income. It is not socialistic to address inequities of income and wealth; it is a case of ending exploitation.

Online Only: How to listen to a politician

As a voter, you should never suspend your critical judgment when dealing with politicians. Give them a fair hearing, but bone up on the issues.

Editorial: Irene highlights welcome winds of change in New York

THE ISSUE  New York over the weekend sustained its first direct hit by a tropical storm in more than a decade.
OUR VIEW  Preparation and communication from state leaders was a welcome umbrella.

Guest essay: In Canandaigua, pesticides are a last resort

The city’s policy has two main provisions: Fertilizers, when used, should not contain phosphorus, and pesticide use is infrequent and only under certain circumstances.

Online Only: Butter Cow not the only thing phony in Iowa

If getting the support of 4,800 Iowans — many of whom don’t believe in evolution and some of whom even doubt gravity — constitutes seriousness, the country's in trouble.

Guest essay: Actually, it’s the Obama Downgrade

This administration is drunk on power and addicted to spending. They don’t want compromise. They want a blank check to bankroll their euro-socialist agenda.

Kevin Frisch: The Ernie Kovacs campaign

In theory, former New York Gov. George Pataki should be a formidable presidential candidate. But the theoretical isn't always politically realistic.

Online Only: Does Your Neighborhood Pass the Popsicle Test?

Wondering where to move that'll be pleasant and safe and suit you at all stages of life, from youth through old age? (Or, you city planners out there: Are you trying to create a place like that?) It's easy! Just see whether your neighborhood passes the Popsicle test.

Guest essay: ‘Of the wealthy, by the wealthy, for the wealthy'

Rep. Paul Ryan now charging a $15 admission fee to attend his town meetings. This is taking the pay-to-play concept of government to a whole new level.

Guest essay: Gay marriage is about civil rights

The passage of same–sex marriage in New York is a huge step in the right direction, but unfortunately is still not “marriage equality.”

Michael Winship: How Washington could create jobs right now

There are jobs to be had, good ones, if Washington can just pull its head out of … the hole it’s dug for itself.

Online Only: Low intellectual wattage in Congress

This whole crusade is hogwash. There was never a proposed ban on incandescent bulbs — just a new standard for all bulbs to consume less energy.


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