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Clinton’s victory in Pa. proves staying power

Editorial: Had she lost Tuesday’s primary in Pennsylvania or won with a very narrow margin, U.S. Sen. Hillary


YSU takes on an obligation that we hope it can afford

Editorial: YSU takes on an obligation that we hope it can afford The Youngstown State University


Chinese ship with weapons for Zimbabwe tells the story

Editorial: China’s true intentions when it comes to Africa were illustrated recently when a Chinese ship


‘Rewriting the law’ is taken to a whole new level

Editorial: ‘Rewriting the law’ is taken to a whole new level Imagine if Congress passed a law — both the


Chancellor’s higher ed plan places onus on institutions

Editorial: There are 13 public universities, many of them with branch campuses, and 23 community colleges in


Showdown time in Columbus

Editorial: Showdown time in Columbus There’s a showdown over energy policy building between Gov. Ted


As Olympics approach, China gets defensive

Editorial: As Olympics approach, China gets defensive China is highly incensed about the protests that


Pope takes important step to heal sex abuse wounds

Editorial: Pope takes important step to heal sex abuse wounds Considering it was his first visit to the


Let Ohioans decide whether voting by mail should be SOP

Editorial: As state and county governments struggle to make financial ends meet, and as county boards of


Presidential candidates must address airline industry woes

Editorial: Presidential candidates must address airline industry woes Presidential candidates John McCain,


The numbers tell the story: In Ohio, in addition to state government, there are 1,308 township

Editorial: The numbers tell the story: In Ohio, in addition to state government, there are 1,308 township


Better things than a wall

Editorial: Better things than a wall Finally, a means has emerged of checking illegal immigration that


Attorney general should seek an independent investigation

Editorial: Given his personal relationship with Anthony Gutierrez, Attorney General Marc Dann must know that an


How do we count the NO’s?

Editorial: How do we count the NO’s? Opponents of various tax levies that are defeated and placed back on the


Petraeus and Crocker give only some of the answers

Editorial: Petraeus and Crocker give only some of the answers But how? How will the United States maintain