Kevin Frisch: 9/11 anniversary: An anti-holiday

Sept. 11 has been a date largely outside of politics this past decade. What would be remarkable is if it could stay that way.

Guest essay: Dearth of facts, not Islam, is the real issue

Current criticisms of Islam makes me sick, because evil talk begets evil action.

Letter: A ‘better’ solution for illegals, anchor babies

Despite the talk of repealing the 14th Amendment that has been proliferating at Tea Party rallies, in the media and even in our statehouses and Congress, such a repeal is a most inadequate idea.

Letter: Protect, defend rights of everyone, all the time

As we quietly ignore the death of a bill in Congress that hoped to provide health care benefits to 9/11 first responders, a new fight is raging — a fight for religious equality.

Cartoon for Friday, Sept. 3

Cartoon for Friday, Sept. 3

Benjamin Wachs: The lessons of Christianity

“America today begins to turn back to God,” said Glenn Beck. It made me shudder.

Cartoon ‘conveyed inaccurate message’

Elected officials do not receive free car washes for their personal cars now, nor would they if the car-wash project at Monroe Avenue and Clover Street goes forward.

Letter: Say ‘no’ to plan for Tops gas station in Brighton

We hope that Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, will be remembered as an evening of jubilation for Brighton — when we were finally able to say adieu to the proposal for a gas station at Tops Plaza.

Letter: Thanks for supporting 2010 Relay for Life

The 2010 Relay for Life Committee would like to extend many thanks to all of the participants, families, and survivors who came out for the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life walk.

Letter: Anonymous slams; signed explanations

Republicans in New York’s 59th state Senate District recently received a mailing from a person who refused to identify himself. It concentrates on untruths about Pat Gallivan rather than outlining what he will do for the people of the district.

Editorial: Government needs more female voices

THE ISSUE Ninety years ago, on Aug. 26, 1920, the United States officially legalized a woman’s right to vote.
OUR VIEW Women should not be content to just vote. They should become leaders because their perspective is sorely lacking in politics today.

Cartoon for Thursday, Sept. 2

Cartoon for Thursday, Sept. 2

Michael Winship: Read the 9/11 report — but get it right

A recent essay writer played a little fast and loose with the actual 9/11 Commission Report.

Letter: Assemblyman thanks blood donors

Brian Kolb is grateful to all who participated in the blood drive on Tuesday, July 13, at the Canandaigua Inn on the Lake.

Letter: Lawmakers urge cooperation

Democratic members of New York’s congressional delegation would like to see a return to negotiations so that a fair deal can be reached between striking Mott's workers and the company owner, Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc.

Editorial: The reasons for Congress’ latest energy failure

THE ISSUE Landmark environmental legislation, passed in the House, lies dormant in the Senate.
OUR VIEW Minority obstructionism is to blame, but so, too, is the failure of the environmental movement to make its cause a front-burner election issue.

Cartoon for Wednesday, Sept. 1

Cartoon for Wednesday, Sept. 1

Cheryl Miller: Backdoor gun control missed target ... this time

The Environmental Protection Agency briefly considered a petition to ban lead in ammunition and fishing gear.

Letter: Stay alert on those magazine renewals

Over the last decade, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend in the economics of magazine renewal policy.

Letter: Where is the pride we showed on 9/11?

What a truly strong and fine letter (“Teachers need to set good example on Pledge”) was written by Barbara Brooks in the Sunday, Aug. 22, Messenger.

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