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School code shouldn't trump parental decisions on dress

Opinion: School code shouldn't trump parental decisions on dress EDITOR: I am a freshman student at


Bolton could be the best thing for the United Nations

Opinion: Bolton could be the best thing for the United Nations EDITOR: Some people wondered why I did not


St. Brendan School closing was a sad day in many ways

Opinion: St. Brendan School closing was a sad day in many ways EDITOR: On Friday, St. Brendan School in


Paper's suggested solution encourages public cynicism

Opinion: Paper's suggested solution encourages public cynicism EDITOR: The Vindicator has proposed a


What about desecration of other holy objects and sites?

Opinion: What about desecration of other holy objects and sites? EDITOR: Last month, Newsweek published a


Despite support for MRDD, program is endangered

Opinion: Despite support for MRDD, program is endangered EDITOR: I write today with a heavy heart. Our


Hubbard Township faces threat of manmade disaster

Opinion: Hubbard Township faces threat of manmade disaster EDITOR: Do you remember the tornado of 1985?


Give them ownership, but think of them as children

Opinion: Give them ownership, but think of them as children EDITOR: What makes us human? It's not what


Working together will make this a safer place to live

Opinion: Working together will make this a safer place to live EDITOR: I am a sophomore at Jackson-


Lordstown citizens will get a chance to decide casino issue

Opinion: Lordstown citizens will get a chance to decide casino issue EDITOR: We would like to extend our


A day to remember those who made ultimate sacrifice

Opinion: A day to remember those who made ultimate sacrifice EDITOR: Since the beginning of the Iraq war


Compromise or sell-out?

Opinion: Compromise or sell-out? EDITOR: Am I alone in believing that the American people have been "sold


Alternatives to death

Opinion: Alternatives to death EDITOR: A May 17 letter to the editor questions the usefulness of the U.S.


Eisner chooses not to see the downsides to abortion

Opinion: Eisner chooses not to see the downsides to abortion EDITOR: Jane Eisner's May 11 essay, "A


Racist images ruin former resident's homecoming

Opinion: Racist images ruin former resident's homecoming EDITOR: I was born and raised in Girard, and on


Struthers schools need help and board isn't providing it

Opinion: Struthers schools need help and board isn't providing it EDITOR: The recent Vindicator


Judge's use of stereotypes unfair to Mahoning Valley

Opinion: Judge's use of stereotypes unfair to Mahoning Valley EDITOR: I am writing in reference to the


Those who know Dr. DiBacco are not surprised that she has been vindicated

Opinion: Those who know Dr. DiBacco are not surprised that she has been vindicated EDITOR: Last week the


What's missing? Leadership

Opinion: What's missing? Leadership EDITOR: The editorial page of the May 12 Vindicator is very


55 mph limit would save a million gallons of oil per day

Opinion: 55 mph limit would save a million gallons of oil per day EDITOR: Much is said and printed


Troubles are mounting in Austintown schools

Opinion: Troubles are mounting in Austintown schools EDITOR: Inasmuch as most cringe at the thought of


In the Mahoning Valley, it's business as usual

Opinion: In the Mahoning Valley, it's business as usual EDITOR: I followed the recent election with much


Multinational corporations are a danger to democracy

Opinion: Multinational corporations are a danger to democracy EDITOR: Does Democracy need to be redefined


Start Social Security reform with a move away from D.C.

Opinion: Start Social Security reform with a move away from D.C. EDITOR: There have been many letters and


Social Security should remain as FDR envisioned it

Opinion: Social Security should remain as FDR envisioned it EDITOR: Only a few years ago, President Bush


Working together will make Lowellville a better place

Opinion: Working together will make Lowellville a better place EDITOR: This is to let residents of


This is the week to think about health care issues

Opinion: This is the week to think about health care issues EDITOR: Should a person have to choose


Reasons for being concerned are growing by the day

Opinion: Reasons for being concerned are growing by the day EDITOR: I don't know about you, but I am


Don't say 'no' to progress

Opinion: Don't say 'no' to progress EDITOR: This Tuesday, when voters approach the ballot box, I hope


Be wowed at the Butler

Opinion: Be wowed at the Butler EDITOR: Your entertainment section last Sunday carried a column about


Schools are important to the community and to students

Opinion: Schools are important to the community and to students EDITOR: I'm a freshman at Struthers High


Rounding (May) third

Opinion: Rounding (May) third EDITOR: It's the eighth inning. The bases are loaded. The score: Us-1;


There are a number of ways to help save Social Security

Opinion: There are a number of ways to help save Social Security EDITOR: Frequently we are hearing


Brookfield schools don't need a tax increase

Opinion: Brookfield schools don't need a tax increase EDITOR: I can't understand why the Brookfield


In the political life cycle, Democrats are teenagers

Opinion: In the political life cycle, Democrats are teenagers EDITOR Politics is a human activity, and as