Op Eds

As a person who spent 12 years in the Army as a Private, a Non Commissioned Officer (Sergeant) or Commissioned Officer (Captain at time of my medical discharge) I want people to understand how ridiculous and dangerous the rhetoric from this Administration is regarding the members of the Legislative Branch telling soldiers they have a DUTY to not follow illegal orders.

I was able to review a copy of the summary of a New York State Commission of Correction meeting earlier today November 19, 2025.

William Blum wrote, the U.S. has "Endeavored to overthrow more than 50 foreign governments, most of which were democratically elected; Grossly interfered in democratic elections in at least 30 countries," and "Attempted to assassinate more than 50 foreign leaders."

Last year, burning fossil fuels pushed global temperatures past 1.5°C. 2024 was the warmest year on record globally. Irreversible climate tipping points, unstoppable processes, were set in motion.

Column from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Empathy has been under attack for years by the MAGA virus spread by Donald Trump.

President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed Congress a few weeks after his inauguration in 1965.

As the old saying goes… ”Water Seeks Its Own Level.” 

I was in the past an Army officer, a Hospital Social Worker and a Registered Nurse for over 30 years.