By Michael P. Riccards It has been said that Thomas Jefferson once observed that if he had a choice between a free government and a free press, he would choose the latter. After eight tumultuous years as president, he changed… Read More ›
Politics
How will the Benjamin indictment affect Hochul’s election chances?
By Emily Lewandowski On scale of one to five, with one being no impact and five being devastating, the indictment of New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is a three. Benjamin resigned from office after charges in a criminal case… Read More ›
American Earth Day Agenda, 2022:
Regardless of country, we share a common agenda of preserving the air, land, and water and the climate of our planet for ourselves and posterity.
What to cover about the new Bills’ stadium
The Buffalo Bills, New York State and Erie County are nearing an agreement for a new stadium for the Bills. The stadium is expected to help the local economy, but it also will be costly for taxpayers. It also could… Read More ›
Poll shows New Yorkers favor Yankees over Mets
When it comes to baseball, New Yorkers have no political divides.
Do celebrities and politics mix?
Celebrities often use the awards shows such as the Oscars and the Grammys to make political statements. Is it important for actors, athletes, musical artists and other public figures to address important public policy topics? Or should they limit their… Read More ›
Students fact-check campaign ad from Tom Suozzi, candidate for NY governor
This semester’s PolitiFact workshop at St. Bonaventure University has produced its third story. Tyler Smith and Jonny Walker fact-checked a statement in a campaign ad by New York gubernatorial candidate Tom Suozzi: “The Manhattan DA is actually proposing to downgrade… Read More ›
Should news organizations keep their content behind paywalls?
Paywalls generate revenue that makes it possible for news organizations to operate. But because the media has a responsibility to keep citizens informed about important news and information, should content be available for the general public free of charge? Here… Read More ›
Should the news media show graphic images of the war in Ukraine?
Graphic photos and videos of the war in Ukraine are disturbing and can be insensitive to the victims and their families, but news organizations have a responsibility to show just how ugly and horrifying the reality of war is. Complicating… Read More ›
The Pope and the new synod process
By Michael P. Riccards Pope Francis has begun the synod process by insisting that there be a listening exercise from the bottom up so each diocese and probably each mature parish will have focus groups to talk about the church and… Read More ›
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