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  • How should Pope Benedict’s successor lead the church?

    Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world yesterday with his announcement that he would become the first pontiff since 1415 to resign. Benedict called his choice “a decision of great importance for the life of the church.” What challenges do you think his successor will face? What are the most important issues for the Roman Catholic Church to tackle?

     

    EDITORIAL: Pope Benedict XVI, a passionate shepherd
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    Pope Benedict XVI leaves after leading the Vesper prayer with members of Rome's universities at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (Dec. 1, 2012)

  • Will LIPA’s future repeat it’s past? What can we expect 15 years from now?

    A new plan to fix the Long Island Power Authority can make ratepayers feel like they’ve stepped into a time machine. Is the proposal by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo deja vu all over again? Or has he finally found a fix for the problem that have bedeviled the delivery of electricity here for decades?

    VIDEO: Power politics: LIPA's broken promises
    EDITORIAL: Editorial: Can Gov. Cuomo's new plan fix LIPA?

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    Power lines seen at sunrise in Melville. (Jan. 11, 2013)

  • Newsday’s editorial board supports new tests. Do you?

    Students in grades 3-8 will take new, more rigorous standardized tests this week. We think the new tests, which are based on the Common Core Curriculum, are a fair way to assess students — and will lead to higher individuals achievement and better schools. Do you agree?

    EDITORIAL: New exams are a test for public education
    VIDEO: Why are standardized tests changing?

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