Opinion and Editorial

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Latin America not booming

Opinion: If a Martian had descended on earth last week and read the headlines, he would have thought that


Rationalizing another failure

Opinion: Rationalizing another failure Dallas Morning News: Remember “The Big Chill,” that indulgent baby


Thoughts about paying taxes

Opinion: Thoughts about paying taxes On tax filing day, a number of thoughts came to mind. Why do


Financial reform is needed

Opinion: By Neal S. WOLIN McClatchy-Tribune The U.S. Senate now has a historic opportunity to pass


Indignation trumps information

Opinion: WASHINGTON “Physician, heal yourself,” said the founder of the church in which Roger Mahony is a


Great mystery of Democracy: Why do so few people vote?

Editorial: Wouldn’t it be something if everyone who talked about the sacred right to vote actually voted? If


1. BRITAIN

Opinion: 1. BRITAIN The Times, London, April 28: U.S. President Barack Obama headed for Main Street,


Arizona gives Dems a boost

Opinion: “He who sows the wind shall reap the whirlwind,” concludes a well-known biblical proverb. Republican


Mexican city is under siege

Opinion: By Glenn Garvin McClatchy Newspapers CIUDAD JUAREZ He was happy to see shoppers, the Ciudad


A lot to love about Youngstown

Opinion: A lot to love about Youngstown I have always stated that I love my city of Youngstown, Ohio,


Traficant: Will he? Should he?

Opinion: As a journalist who revels in the misery of politicians under fire, this writer is hoping that


Criticism of critic went too far

Opinion: Criticism of critic went too far I was mildly disappointed and shocked to read the letter in last


Two views of the sales-tax issue

Opinion: John’s a tall guy, and when he walks by, long arms keep time with long legs. But this past year,


Strong team in place to assist in the development of the area

Editorial: The Western Reserve Port Au- thority has done well in filling two key positions, and now it’s up to


Coroner stakes out his ground

Editorial: There was an unnecessary and unseemly tug of war Friday morning in the Mahoning County