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Congress’ lame-duck session doesn’t need to be do-nothing

Editorial: With Republicans drooling over the prospect of taking on Democratic President Barack Obama on a


Valley fortunate to have strong representatives on Capitol Hill

Editorial: When we endorsed a Democrat and two Republicans for re-election to the U.S. House of


Public must keep watchful eye over enriched county officials

Editorial: Mahoning County leaders can take some solace in knowing that a majority of 66,000 voters in


Youngstown voters turn down anti-fracking proposal — again

Editorial: The headline reflects a truth that the self-styled protectors of the earth refuse to admit: a


Increasing rejection of levies for Ohio schools is troubling

Editorial: At first glance, results from Tuesday’s general election on school tax issues in the Mahoning Valley


Governor should use mandate to pursue a bipartisan agenda

Editorial: There was never any doubt that Gov. John Kasich would win re-election to a second four-year term.


Endorsement omission

Editorial: Endorsement omission In a recap Monday of The Vindicator’s endorsements in today’s general


State of Ohio has jobs problem but not in the traditional sense

Editorial: Of all the numbers having to do with the state of Ohio’s job-creation and job-retention since the


Get ready, get set, now vote! Our endorsements in review

Editorial: It’s SAD to say, BUT Tuesday PROMISES to be yet another less-than-robust Election Day throughout


Yes, Virginia, success stories abound in Youngstown schools

Editorial: Over the past few weeks, The Vindicator has taken a closer look inside the Youngstown City Schools


Cooler heads should prevail in response to Ebola crisis

Editorial: Before America is turned into one giant isolation ward for health-care workers returning from Ground


Dynamic father-son duo plays role in Poland park’s growth

Editorial: Move over, Johnny Appleseed. An environmentally conscious father and son duo in Poland Township Park


YSU unions should consider the ramifications of a strike

Editorial: The faculty at Youngstown State University has authorized its union to call a strike and has cast a


GM steers toward prosperity despite some major setbacks

Editorial: Recent developments suggest that America’s largest automaker has turned the corner toward recovery


Mayor McNally strikes a blow for solid credentials in hiring

Editorial: An often heard complaint from graduates of Youngstown State University is that trying to get a job