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


U.S. trade deficits continue, though at a slower pace

Editorial: U.S. trade deficits continue, though at a slower pace Use less oil. Sell more of our stuff. Buy


Anniversary in Iran a reminder of reality

Editorial: Because of the time difference between Iran and the United States, government-sponsored celebrations


New Orleans Saints captured the attention of a nation

Editorial: New Orleans Saints captured the attention of a nation It wasn’t exactly the battle of the giants.


A tax increase proposal in midst of a recession?

Editorial: The story would have stuck out like a sore thumb even without the headline, “Lowellville mayor: Tax


There’s a better way to draw new legislative districts

Editorial: There’s a better way to draw new legislative districts If ever there were a year for members of


Does the FAA know best?

Editorial: Does the FAA know best? The only thing we know about air traffic controllers is that when we’re in


More proof of dysfunction in criminal justice system

Editorial: A community in shock over the cold-blooded slaying of an 80-year-old God-fearing woman should not


Power of the Internet could nudge Brazilians

Editorial: “Karl Hoerig and I were squadron members at Youngstown for many years. “Karl and I also flew


Council is ignoring the law and putting the city at risk

Editorial: Council is ignoring the law and putting the city at risk Elected officials are generally immune


Mayor O’Brien’s giveback should be common event

Editorial: Just weeks after the unions representing most employees in Warren city government agreed to have


This budget is scary, but the future is horrifying

Editorial: This budget is scary, but the future is horrifying There’s something for everyone to hate in the


Verdict in murder trial good news for America

Editorial: There are two encouraging aspects to the guilty verdict against Scott Roeder, the unrepentant


Just what the court ordered: more money in politics

Editorial: Just what the court ordered: more money in politics Suppose we argued that if our nation’s


Third Frontier is a success

Editorial: If there’s one government initiative that has exceeded expectations, it is Ohio Third Frontier


Killing of 80-year-old lady should serve as clarion call

Editorial: In a city where homicides and other acts of violence no longer shock the senses, the slaying of an