Communications is road to the future
The future of telecom is now, says John Kerry in Politico. “The communications sector is an essential, driving force in our economy and in the way we live our lives. We have a responsibility to make...
View ArticleOur best days may yet be ahead of us
In Foreign Policy, Joseph S. Nye Jr. takes on Fareed Zakaria’s suggestion that America’s best days are behind it. Nye doesn’t offer a view tinted by rose-colored glasses, but insists that there are...
View ArticleThe folly prophecy is very predictable
Prophesies of impending doom are almost always wrong, says Daniel Baird in The Walrus, noting that people can’t even predict simple occurrences such as the weather or the price of gold, “much less...
View ArticleIsrael’s attacks places its future in grave peril
Israel needs to worry more about the anger driving Gaza’s missiles than the rockets themselves. While such missiles can kill, very few Israelis have died. That’s because Gaza lacks sophisticated...
View ArticleIsrael must defend itself in order to survive
Albert Ormsby in his letter (“Israel’s attacks place its future in grave peril,” Aug. 17) shows a lack of knowledge of the history of the state of Israel and its Arab neighbors. Since the day after it...
View ArticleCutting assistance hurts military, too
I’m happy the GOP currently supports our military; it’s most fitting and proper. However, 1-in-6 American children go to bed hungry every night. GOP politics – manifested by cutting assistance from...
View ArticleInvest in future, not past
Our opinion: A $150 million retrofit of a Western New York power plant would be better spent on cleaner, sustainable energy solutions. At first blush, a lawsuit by the Sierra Club seeking to halt a...
View ArticleCursive handwriting is a lost art indeed
The photo on page A4 of the Oct. 8th Times Union made me laugh a bit and cry a bit. In that photo, The Alliance for Quality Education has what I assume to be a logo on “blackboard” background,...
View ArticleVaccines are key to good health
Every child in the United States should get vaccinations to prevent dangerous diseases in the future. The world of public health has been creating these vaccines to protect our children from harmful...
View ArticleCore math figures badly for future
Is your child struggling with Common Core math? Are you bewildered by convoluted approaches to solve simple problems? Are you tempted to share the straightforward methods you used in the dark ages?...
View ArticleOur future hinges on tipping point
Is the end possibly near, and needlessly so? This is a question that ought to be considered seriously. Two recent columns and an editorial on the Perspective page remind us that mankind’s future hinges...
View ArticleA chancy future; a historic gem lost
Did anyone else catch the irony of the two articles on the Front Page of the Dec. 17 Times Union? “Local icon to weigh anchor,” confirming the sad news the Half Moon replica will be leaving Albany to...
View ArticleRail and trail can certainly coexist
The editorial “Clear choice in the ‘dacks,” Jan. 7 was great; however, there are other considerations. Will we need rail corridors in 2065? Will we deliver freight over maglev railroads for lack of...
View ArticleCollege’s impact helps drive growth
SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s contributions to Albany’s economy run deep. As a longtime business owner in Albany, I would suggest that discussion of SUNY Poly’s economic contribution to the city’s...
View ArticleLet clean energy power the future
Kudos for Gavin Donohue’s commentary (“Reward N.Y. for its fuel strides,” Jan. 20), which highlights the great advances the state has made in reducing carbon and other toxic emissions to improve air...
View ArticleFew easy answers for nursing home’s future
The future of the Albany County Nursing Home is important, and there are no easy answers for how the county should proceed. A recent article on whether the facility is on the rebound failed to address...
View ArticleRoadways of our future
Our opinion: The Capital Region’s transportation planning must adapt to our changing needs. Hearings are under way to help develop our options as we look to the next 25 years. In case you haven’t...
View ArticleGOP letter to Iran undermines trust
As a U.S. citizen supposedly represented by congressmen, I am furious. How dare these 47 Republicans take it upon themselves to warn Iran that any deal made with President Obama can be broken by them...
View ArticleMerger will help energize a more sustainable future
As the energy industry transforms to meet ever-changing 21st-century customer needs, it is only natural that key strategic partners like colleges and universities evolve their programs to do the same....
View ArticleCut out meat for healthier society
Biting into a juicy hamburger always pleases my taste buds. However, recently I significantly lowered the quantity of meat in my diet. Why? I believe reducing meat consumption is a sustainable solution...
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