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‘Patriarchal society’ an excuse for the rape of women in India

Editorial: Ever since the rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student in India’s capital New Delhi,


Despite pre-election battles, the final numbers were good

Editorial: In the months leading up to the November 2012 presidential election, Ohio Secretary of State Jon


Mahoning County’s new sheriff takes office in a different era

Editorial: When Jerry Greene was sworn in Saturday as sheriff of Mahoning County, long-time watchers of the


Youngstown’s homicide rate is stable, but still far too high

Editorial: There is some consolation to be taken in the fact that the number of homicides in Youngstown today


Youngstown council off to a good start

Editorial: City lawmakers passed two important ordinances at their first meeting of 2013.


Starting 2013 with good news on the Cruze, looking for more

Editorial: It doesn’t get much better than starting a new year with good news. And so it is that the entire


Youngstown school system hangs in balance this year

Editorial: If state education officials are to be believed, this is a make-or-break year for the Youngstown


Defending the indefensible

Editorial: Defending the indefensible The sad saga of Penn State’s sex scandal is getting even more sordid


North Korea’s leader not to be believed

Editorial: President Kim Jong-un of North Korea says he wants better relations with the South, but his actions don’t back up his words.


Fiscal-cliff deal could have been better, reached sooner

Editorial: The Constitution requires that all members of Congress be at least 25 years old and that the


Fairness in elections is a priority

Editorial: The GOP is pushing a change in the way Ohio’s congressional and legislative districts are created.


Replace the farcical filibuster with one that requires effort

Editorial: There are any number of reasons why the 112th Congress will be remembered as one of the least


2013 holds the promise of a bright future for the Valley

Editorial: Two years ago, we rang in the new year on an optimistic note because of our firm belief that the


Putin shows his ugly side with cynical attack on children

Editorial: As the end of a year approaches, there are any number of candidates on the international stage vying


A reading ‘guarantee’ is fundamental to success

Editorial: Running a school district is a complicated job, one made no easier by the financial pressures of the