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Editorials, columns and letters from The Daily News New York.
A scathing assessment from the United States suggests Israel and its allies may be benefitting from a perceived lack of accountability for its actions in Gaza, raising significant questions on the global stage.
Maine's progressive movement is at a crossroads, with the Democratic Party opting for a seasoned, blue-collar leader over a charismatic newcomer, signalling a strategic shift in their political approach.
In a political landscape often criticised for its transactional nature, two prominent US Republican figures, JD Vance and Lindsey Graham, face scrutiny over their evolution from vocal critics of Donald Trump to ardent loyalists, raising questions about sincerity and political gain.
America's political landscape, long seen as a clash between two major parties, is in fact a complex tapestry woven from eight distinct political tribes, challenging traditional left-right narratives and deepening societal divides.
The world stands on the precipice of a new, highly autonomous era of warfare, driven by AI-powered drones that could forever alter the nature of conflict, raising urgent questions about control, ethics, and global stability.
Sydney property owners are closely watching New York's controversial new 'pied-à-terre' tax, a levy on luxury second homes, as a similar debate ignites Down Under about housing affordability and wealth distribution.
A recent New York Times Opinion piece ignited a firestorm of reader responses, exposing the profound challenges and internal conflicts facing American Jews as they navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is poised to manipulate human emotions and social bonds far more insidiously than social media ever did, according to a stark warning from the US. This new frontier in tech raises serious questions about societal impact.
The Emmys have once again sparked a fierce debate over their nominations, with the acclaimed superhero satire 'The Boys' being controversially overlooked, prompting a scathing critique from the *New York Times* Opinion section.
A transatlantic divide highlights how theoretical battles over economic systems are hindering, rather than helping, the struggling Democratic Party's election prospects, according to a prominent US media analysis.
The roar of the stadium crowd, once synonymous with the World Cup experience, is increasingly being eclipsed by the glow of screens worldwide, fundamentally reshaping how billions consume the planet's most beloved sporting spectacle.
It’s a vibe shift.
US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's profound understanding of America's founding principles, particularly the Declaration of Independence, resonates far beyond Washington, DC, highlighting an ongoing global quest for justice.
A.I. is destroying the application process for employers and potential employees. We need to fix it.
The cherished tales of Laura Ingalls Wilder, synonymous with childhood innocence and frontier spirit, are being re-examined through a critical Australian lens, revealing a more complex, often troubling, history of the American West.
Where are Hegseth’s hormones when Trump needs them?
America's political landscape is fracturing, with an unsettling dynamic emerging. A 'devil's bargain' now underpins the nation’s partisan divides, marked by explosive courtrooms, shifting allegiances, and internal ideological battles.
A mother’s impassioned plea for answers following her son's death while detained by US immigration authorities is igniting a national conversation about transparency and oversight within the detention system.
A global conversation ignited by the New York Times Opinion section over the evolving parlance of LGBTQ+ identity has resonated deeply Down Under, prompting Australian readers to share their nuanced perspectives on the terms 'gay' and 'queer'.
As the United States and China diverge dramatically on the future of artificial intelligence, Australia faces critical decisions on national security, economic prosperity, and ethical leadership in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. This high-stakes technological rivalry is set to redefine global power dynamics.
America's political landscape is fracturing, with a 'devil's bargain' — short-term gains at the expense of democratic norms — now defining the discourse, according to a recent analysis by the NY Times Opinion desk.
“Trump rejects the idea that he can lose,” the Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie says. As the president weaponizes the federal government to chase election conspiracies, Bouie warns that Trump will do a
How is your America doing? With the U.S. midterm elections less than four months away, Times Opinion wanted to hear from voters. Mara Gay, a staff writer for Opinion, traveled to the Hudson Valley to
There were orange skies in 2023, 2025 and now again in 2026. Over the last few years, one thing has become glaringly clear: The East Coast is totally unequipped for the next climate disaster, wildfire
The president is manipulating the intelligence community into a tool of misinformation.
Readers react to President Trump’s speech. Also: Canada’s wildfires and the U.S.; ultrarich men who kidmax.
What will the Republican Party look like after 2028?
For decades, Democrats have misunderstood Latino voters. Trump’s deportation campaign offers a chance for them to get it right.
And we’re still fighting.
Hollywood thought it had lost young audiences to platforms like YouTube and Twitch. But Gen Z-ers are finding something at the movies they can’t find anywhere else.
The Trump White House and its history police want us all to live in their chosen bubble, immune from instability or perceived disorder.
For the country, Andy Burnham looks a lot like more of the same.
Can a more patriotic leftism help the Democrat Party rebrand? Bhaskar Sunkara, author of “The Socialist Manifesto,” talks on “Interesting Times” about how liberals have damaged the Democratic party’s
Messi doesn’t walk because he’s left the game. He walks in order to enter it.
What would socialists do to the American economy? On “Interesting Times,” Bhaskar Sunkara, author of “The Socialist Manifesto,” thinks we can have free markets without capitalism.
