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Locally and globally, the proof is in the process

As we go to press, all eyes are on the U.S. Congress and its debate on whether or not we should attack Syria. The longer the process, the more confused the issues seem to become. more

9/12/13

It's a no-win scenario in Syria

The vast majority of Americans don’t believe that it’s in our best interests to use military force in Syria. And for the most part, I concur with the majority. more

9/12/13

It's the doghouse for Weiner, not Gracie Mansion

I offer this column as a public service. If you’re in a challenging marriage and you fantasize about divorce, I can save you a lot of money. Just imagine being married to Anthony Weiner, and you may rethink your own marital problems. more

7/31/13

Run for the hills, Mr. Weiner

Last week, Anthony Weiner, the former congressman and current candidate in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, admitted that the sexual incidents that ended his congressional career never really ended. more

7/31/13

Why bother governing when you can hunt for scandals?

There are all kinds of words that come to mind when we talk about our federal government and how it functions. more

6/6/13

Carolyn McCarthy will continue to serve while undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

Carolyn McCarthy diagnosed with lung cancer

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer — and that she’s committed to beating this latest challenge. more

By Mary Malloy | 6/5/13

How about a beginner's guide for politicians?

A very wise person once told me that the two greatest professions for which there is no formal training are politics and motherhood. more

5/23/13

For Sandy victims, promises aren't enough

More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened. more

3/7/13

Not the way to help the middle class

President Obama’s fourth State of the Union address may have sounded magical, but don’t be fooled by the pie in the sky. more

2/21/13

Cutting government is much easier said than done

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney got himself into a lot of trouble last year by making disparaging remarks about the so-called “47 percent” of Americans who rely on the government for their needs. more

2/14/13

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