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Global health fund corruption is more than just about money

Editorial: Since it was created nine years ago, the much-heralded Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and


Thoughts on a day marking the loss of the Challenger

Editorial: In the way that one generation has Pearl Harbor and the next generation has the assassination of


‘New economy’ has major implications for the Valley

Editorial: President Barack Obama traveled to Wisconsin Wednesday to continue his conversation with the


Rights of all can be protected through truly public trials

Editorial: For several months a debate has been waged in Mahoning County over whether the public is entitled


Girard reaping the benefits of good management, V&M Star

Editorial: For a decade, Girard’s city gov- ernment has had to bear a very heavy burden: A fiscal oversight


It’s bad policy to blur the lines between religion and politics

Editorial: Across the country, Legislatures made up primarily of men are working with renewed enthusiasm and


If you aren’t a goose, don’t honk

Editorial: If you aren’t a goose, don’t honk Members of the senior class of 2011 at Hubbard High School


Will the lower court system in Mahoning County change?

Editorial: While the final version of the Mahoning County Court Consolidation Study won’t be ready for at least


Public uprising in Tunisia puts Arab leaders on alert

Editorial: In the past week, there have been major developments in the arab world that are deserving of


Will Mahoning Valley hear the words ‘And they’re off!’?

Editorial: There are many questions sur- rounding the proposed horse-racing track, resort and casino that need


Keeping up the guard against raids on toll road receipts

Editorial: Pennsylvania has a new governor, Republican Tom Corbett, and he will have, of course, a new


Boardman trustees reach out to voters on proposed levies

Editorial: If the front page story Saturday by Vindicator Reporter Ashley Luthern is any indication, Boardman


Time shouldn’t fade the depth of King’s words or his work

Editorial: It has been a quarter of a centu- ry since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first recognized as a


The latest from Detroit

Editorial: To hear Ohio’s new governor tell it, Detroit automakers view Ohio as “not competitive,” “not


Will Ohio Republicans be fair in congressional redistricting?

Editorial: With Ohio’s state government, from the governor on down, firmly in the hands of Republicans, it’s