Dan Margolis

U.S.

This is a heat wave, at least in the long term

January 13, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Unfortunately, the Republican Party, especially its Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin / tea party section, either doesn't believe or refuses to believe the truth about climate change.

U.S.

Cuomo-friendly business group launches ad campaign

January 13, 2011 By Dan Margolis

The new television commercial about New York state sounds good - so why are labor and community groups worried?

U.S.

Wal-Mart job-killing “Trojan horse,” says new report

January 12, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Allowing Wal-Mart open a store here would be akin to letting in an economy-killing "Trojan Horse," says this city's Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, and he has a study to prove it.

U.S.

$NY governor bans fracking – for now$

NY governor bans fracking – for now

December 20, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Residents concerned about the safety of their towns and drinking water won a first victory over "fracking" as outgoing Gov. David Paterson signed an order banning the practice until July.

U.S.

Are immigrants good for America?

December 15, 2010 By Dan Margolis

According to demographers, city planners and others, in order to replace an aging workforce, the U.S. desperately needs more immigrants, and they need access to quality education.

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