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Money is not the primary factor in decision on Mooney, bishop says

Opinion: Money is not the primary factor in decision on Mooney, bishop says Bertram de Souza’s July 14


Rep. Ryan votes for ‘golden’ bomb

Opinion: Rep. Ryan votes for ‘golden’ bomb When the fallout cleared from the failure of a House amendment


Youngstown: a good place to live (where council members work 24/7)

Opinion: Youngstown: a good place to live (where council members work 24/7) Don’t believe that there


Someday we may know the rest of the Sciortino arrest story

Opinion: Someday we may know the rest of the Sciortino arrest story Vindicator writer Joe Gor- man wrote


Opponents of fracking need more passion, zeal to save communities

Opinion: Opponents of fracking need more passion, zeal to save communities On July 1, I attended the


Some summer safety tips

Opinion: Some summer safety tips School is out, and summer is officially in high gear. It is time to


City worker responds in a jiffy

Opinion: City worker responds in a jiffy It seems we always hear the negative regarding what the city does


Supreme Court got it right

Opinion: Supreme Court got it right A group of recent decisions by the U. S. Supreme Court emanate from


Expand drug testing in Struthers

Opinion: Expand drug testing in Struthers I support the Struthers school board in its efforts to require


An uncivil war is being waged

Opinion: An uncivil war is being waged There’s a war on in the USA, and it’s between conservatives and


Able-bodied drivers lack integrity when using handicapped spaces

Opinion: Able-bodied drivers lack integrity when using handicapped spaces As I have waited in the car for


Ryan missed a chance in Dayton

Opinion: Ryan missed a chance in Dayton I want to make it very clear that I have been a member of the


Remembering how we got here

Opinion: Remembering how we got here As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day this year, we should be


Quit beating up Paula

Opinion: Quit beating up Paula This media witch hunt (es- pecially TV) against Paula Deen is absurd. She


Bad driving is a security issue

Opinion: Bad driving is a security issue Dodging OVI prison time in Youngstown is a bit of a cottage


Cardinal Mooney should provide a safe, sound and Catholic education

Opinion: Cardinal Mooney should provide a safe, sound and Catholic education I have recently become very


Oops, no dredging is planned

Opinion: Oops, no dredging is planned I have been informed that the plans for the Lily Pond in Mill Creek


Budget hurts Ohio’s middle class

Opinion: Budget hurts Ohio’s middle class In the 11th hour of the Bienni- al Budget debate, statehouse


History of coal mines proves value of labor standards

Opinion: History of conditions in coal mines proves value of labor standards Divine Right Baer (George


Let first responders know what’s in fracking fluids

Opinion: Be open on fracking-fluid contents This fall legisla tors will vote on Ohio Senate Bill 17, The


Education is the key

Opinion: By Ted Schmidt Special to The Vindicator Fundamental to the American experience is the belief


LETTERS || Linguists who love to hate ‘like’ fail to realize word can add clarity

Opinion: Linguists who love to hate ‘like’ fail to realize word can add clarity I am eager to dispel the


Plan B is an assault on children

Opinion: Plan B is an assault on children Thanks to the Obama Ad- ministration’s decision to drop its


‘Restoration’ could be disastrous

Opinion: ‘Restoration’ could be disastrous One notices that a “luau” is planned Saturday at the Lily Pond


OSU board should act quickly to condemn, fire President Gee

Opinion: As a Roman Catholic student at The Ohio State University, I am appalled by the board of trustees’


Dearth of development in Valley proves government is a fraud

Opinion: Dearth of development in Valley proves government is a fraud Citizens’ thanks should go to


Great Boardman car show revved up men to prevent prostate cancer

Opinion: Great Boardman car show revved up men to prevent prostate cancer The MANUP Mahoning Valley


Gee whiz! Notre Dame, YSU now share the same status

Opinion: Gee whiz! Notre Dame, YSU now share the same status When a high-speed train was being considered


Obama administration is using intimidation with shades of fascism

Opinion: Obama administration is using intimidation with shades of fascism I have been politically active


A scary view of the future

Opinion: A scary view of the future A reporter who was on the site during the rioting in one of the Greece


Something for farmers to consider

Opinion: Something for farmers to consider Mahoning Valley farmers should consider offering some of their


Use CCA to clean up park’s mess

Opinion: Use CCA to clean up park’s mess This is to reinforce Dolores Falgiani’s letter regarding CCA and


Give ‘returning citizens’ respect

Opinion: Give ‘returning citizens’ respect I’m a leader with the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative,


Charters outperform (and for less)

Opinion: Charters outperform (and for less) The Vindicator’s May 21 ed- itorial, “Added scrutiny of charter


A life saver right here at home

Opinion: A life saver right here at home On April 29 I experienced a Cardiac/Respiratory arrest in my