Opinion and Editorial

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Good times at YSU

Opinion: Of all the responses to the May 27 column about spending on sports at Youngstown State University,


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Disrupt, politely

Opinion: Perhaps you’ve been in this following situation I’m about to outline. I suppose I’ve been there


Long live the litigators

Opinion: By Martha Burk OtherWords Shortly after Donald Trump was awarded the presidency by our perverted


Robert Kennedy’s slaying ended a million hopes, triggered questionsSFlb

Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication The primary victory in California. The


Ohio medical marijuana program hits a roadblock

Editorial: Ohio legislators acted with breakneck speed early in 2016 to craft and enact a detailed program to


Head for the hills with joy

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons In my experience, the study’s findings are true. According to


Judge loses his job over leniency in assault case

Editorial: Brock Turner will never adequately pay for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman behind a


Youngstown’s mayor, city council at loggerheads over major issues

Opinion: There were issues between Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown and members of city council before the


Congress enables Pruitt’s attack on EPA’s good nameSFlb

Editorial: Words matter. Take the word “protection.” Miriam Webster defines it as “something that keeps a


Loose lips sank lawsuit against Christian baker from Colorado

Opinion: WASHINGTON “Loose lips sink ships” was a World War II slogan warning Americans against


What’s in store for 2018 grads?

Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons This month, about 4 million teenagers will graduate from high


Housing situation is dire

Opinion: By Jarrid Green OtherWords At this point, it’s no secret that America has an affordable housing


Heartfelt farewell to Philip Roth

Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication The recent death of Philip Roth, America’s greatest


Presidential pardons focus attention on Trump’s motive

Editorial: It’s natural to be cynical about President Donald J. Trump’s decision to pardon conservative media


Ireland joins the ranks

Opinion: The scientific, moral and theological battle between life as an “endowed unalienable” right and the