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Will the real Mitt stand up?

Opinion: The disturbing aspect of Mitt Romney’s take on the American auto industry is not his brazenness in


Y’town lawmakers be warned

Opinion: If members of Youngstown City Council have the audacity to replace the judgment of the voters with


Public employees on notice

Opinion: What was the message delivered Tuesday by voters in Wisconsin, San Diego and San Jose? Quite simply


Break down of family is costly

Opinion: Family fragmentation costs American taxpayers a mind-boggling $112 billion a year, or more than $1


Take aim at root causes of crime

Opinion: Just days after law enforcement officials in Mahoning County had warned of possible gang violence at


GOP afraid of public employees

Opinion: By one calculation, Ohio’s five public pension plans have unfunded liabilities of $66 billion. And


Why not a casino for Y’town?

Opinion: Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone may not have planned it, but by doubling down (black jack