Opinion and Editorial

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Managing stress can be stressful

Opinion: Welcome to Your Insurance Company’s 24-hour-a-day Wellness Website, designed to let YOU take control


US, Afghans are at odds

Opinion: By Hafizullah Gardesh Institute on War and Peace Reporting MARJAH, Afghanistan Roughly six


There’s no secret to fixing nation’s intelligence system

Opinion: By Ed Feulner The Heritage Foundation News flash: Government bureaucracy is inefficient and


Why the one-sided outrage?

Opinion: It’s nice that so many people around the world care so deeply about the Palestinians. One could


PUCO must end the deadlock over FirstEnergy biomass plan

Editorial: As the winds of change blow ever more swiftly toward renewable energy sources in our nation, it is


No action on redistricting

Opinion: COLUMBUS You didn’t really think lawmakers were going to break their summer recess and move on a


Mill Creek Park should act now to reduce goose overpopulation

Opinion: Of all the spectacles nature has to offer in Mill Creek Park, perhaps the most impressive is when


Blitz to go solo in football season

Opinion: Eric Wolford is exploding on the local football scene as he rebuilds the Youngstown State University


Why is ‘Oakhill’ important?

Opinion: The right of the people to petition their government is one of the fundamental freedoms of all


Forum’s new owner warrants close scrutiny by AG Cordray

Editorial: Although the $120 million offer from Community Health Systems to purchase Forum Health is more than


Scouting’s century of service

Editorial: Trustworthy. Loyal. Helpful. Friendly. Courteous. Kind. Obedient. Cheerful. Thrifty. Brave.


New Youngstown gets a nod

Opinion: By Jim Cossler Vindicator “The Surprising New Youngstown!” That’s a phrase gaining currency


Education requires change in direction

Opinion: By Pedro Noguera McClatchy-Tribune President Obama needs to change course in his education


Time to outlaw exotic pets

Opinion: By Lisa Wathne People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals An Indiana boy and his dog were


Cuba’s economy in free fall

Opinion: The Miami Herald: It’s amazing that the Castro brothers have any free hands left, what with having