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Can GOP keep its pledges?

Opinion: Sixteen years ago, House Republicans fueled their long-shot campaign to overthrow 40 years of


Political correctness run amuck

Opinion: Political correctness run amuck New Hampshire Union-Leader: This nation and much of the Western


Belinky’s spinning won’t work

Opinion: “The Probate Court is the one court where it is of the utmost importance to be viewed as above all


Stambaugh concert keeps grandeur alive

Opinion: Doug Wittenauer speaks with poise and patience that befits someone who leads the treasure that is


Help kids to sop up knowledge when they’re best able to do so

Opinion: Help kids to sop up knowledge when they’re best able to do so In Natalie Lariccia’s story last


6th District: Wilson, Stobbs

Editorial: 6th District: Wilson, Stobbs Three Republicans are running hard for a chance to take on Charlie


Keep the jobs pipeline open

Opinion: By Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley The Vindicator Ohio needs jobs. A combination of industrial


Ryan, Henderson stand out in the 17th District contests

Editorial: Congressman Tim Ryan of Niles, seeking a fifth two-year term, has two challengers in his bid for the


We need to protect our children

Opinion: By William S. MEYER McClatchy-Tribune Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican’s secretary of


Issue 1: A ticking time bomb

Opinion: There is a $500 million ticking time bomb of debt that may well balloon by an additional $700


Third Frontier is a success

Opinion: On May 4, State Issue 1, a measure to renew Ohio’s Third Frontier program, will appear on the


Is there an enthusiasm gap among the voters?

Opinion: COLUMBUS Is there an “enthusiasm gap” between Democrats and Republicans rolling into the final


Sciortino has grown in the job as Mahoning County’s auditor

Editorial: In the May 4 contest for the Democratic nomination for Mahoning County auditor, there is an


Dann probe winds down

Opinion: It’s taken close to two years, but an investigation into wrongdoing at the attorney general’s office


Rancor is not new to US politics

Opinion: Rancor is not new to US politics As an American citizen, tax- payer, and voter, I agree with the