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Drawing the line at 12 million

Opinion: Drawing the line at 12 million If 12 million Pakistanis came into our country illegally would we


Money is the root of forgiveness

Opinion: If J.J. Cafaro dodges a prison sentence Tuesday for breaking the law, just as he did seven-


Planting for a better Youngstown

Opinion: Downtown Youngstown’s grown a bit today. It’s not a new tech business or a new restaurant. It’s


V&M expansion project needs Youngstown to be at its best

Editorial: It was not an auspicious beginning for a showcase economic development project that has even


We don’t need no stinkin’ radar

Editorial: We don’t need no stinkin’ radar We’ve all heard about gotcha journalism; now Ohio has gotcha


Investing in energy technology makes sense

Opinion: By Mike Shout Vindicator Last week, Youngstown State University announced plans to install solar


Supreme Court rolls out rulings that favor police

Opinion: In 1966, the Supreme Court of the United States decided Miranda v. Arizona. The Court ruled that all


A confusing ruling

Opinion: A confusing ruling Los Angeles Times: As viewers of “Law & Order” know, criminal suspects in


Future bleak in besieged Gaza

Opinion: Future bleak in besieged Gaza Once again, with its custom- ary cruelty and characteristic


1. CANADA

Opinion: 1. CANADA The Toronto Star June 2: It was one of the most closely watched news stories in


No state budget planning

Opinion: COLUMBUS In case you haven’t heard, Ohio’s economy isn’t in the best of shape. Lots of people


President's move against BP good, but overdue

Opinion: By Tammy Johnson McClatchy-Tribune The Obama administration’s decision to open a case against BP


Ready or not, here it comes

Opinion: There’s a scene in “The Homecoming” when Elizabeth, the youngest of John and Olivia Walton’s brood,


BP oil spill offers lessons

Opinion: By TAMMY JOHNSON McClatchy-Tribune The Obama administration’s decision to open a case against BP


Killing of al-Qaida’s CFO offers psychological boost

Editorial: It is easy to forget that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan against Islamic extremists are part of