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The highest form of justice heals both the victim and the wrongdoer

We are living in a time and nation of deep division and animosity, a time of racial reckoning, a time when our trusted democratic institutions are faltering. This has been exacerbated by a pandemic that has driven many of us into isolation so it is both refreshing and uplifting to come across an initiative that bridges divides and allows people to connect — even if remotely — in a way that is helpful and healing. We wholeheartedly endorse a program launched this month to serve residents of Albany and Schenectady counties.

In a custody battle, the children are always casualties

“Overall, the children in shared parenting families had better outcomes on measures of emotional, behavioral, and psychological well-being, as well as better physical health and better relationships with their fathers and their mothers, benefits that remained even when there were high levels of conflict between their parents.”

Democracy withers out of public view

For decades, at the start of a new year, we’ve always gotten a thrill covering what many may consider routine — the swearing in of new leaders for the towns we cover and the appointments that follow, an annual and reassuring ritual in a democracy.

For some, the cupboard is bare — we must bridge the chasm

While we wait for our government to help bridge the growing chasm between the rich and poor, we, as individuals, can make a difference. If you have enough food to eat, donate to your local food pantry.