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Opinion | Our Voice | Columns Todd Franko Bertram de Souza David Skolnick Ernie Brown | Letters


State’s public pension system must undergo public scrutiny

Editorial: It’s just a matter of time (it had not occurred as this editorial was written) before Ohio Attorney


Negotiators must block out those uninterested in peace

Editorial: It comes as no surprise that any early progress in the Mideast peace talks hinges on an old issue,


Iran will be judged harshly if woman is stoned to death

Editorial: Now that the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has ended, the question the rulers of Iran should have to


Higher ed has a crucial role in Ohio’s growth, prosperity

Editorial: When Gov. Ted Strickland and Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents Eric Fingerhut unveiled the


Locking the courthouse door is no assurance of a fair trial

Editorial: A defendant’s right to a fair trial and the need for courts in a free country to operate openly


Uncertainty at home, abroad marks Sept. 11 terror attack

Editorial: It should be clear by now that America’s war on global terrorism is far from over, and that the


Suit protects public pensions, as well as private investors

Editorial: A lot of questions are being raised about public pensions and the growing disparity between pension


Region’s push for innovation gets a major boost from state

Editorial: As names go, it has a preten- tious ring to it — even for government: The Youngstown Entrepreneurial


Troubling trends in schools

Editorial: Jefferson City News-Tribune, Missouri: Paying parents to send their children to a specific public


OPINION: What’s good for the Cruze is good for the Mahoning Valley

Editorial: The Mahoning Valley has seen some very good days in the past, and today has the makings of one of


Ohio’s chief justice offers to help resolve court clash

Editorial: Like his predecessor, the late Thomas Moyer, Ohio Chief Justice Eric Brown is aware of the issues


Labor Day takes on different meaning when jobs are scarce

Editorial: Labor Day is a complicated holiday this year. It is traditionally a day of rest dedicated to


Sloppy work can’t be ignored

Editorial: Sloppy work can’t be ignored There is more than enough blame to go around for the farce that


New Youngstown schools chief won’t have the luxury of time

Editorial: From all indications, Dr. Connie Hathorn is well qualified and ready to take on the enormous


What’s best for school kids?

Editorial: Star Tribune, Minneapolis: Tens of thousands of Minnesota students recently started school — despite