Opinion and Editorial

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Do the time; erase the stain

Opinion: Do the time; erase the stain


All city schools deserve a proper place in history

Opinion: All city schools deserve a proper place in history


YSU students are hands-on in journalism project

Opinion: Night, Camera and Action We rolled into downtown Youngstown on Friday night like a television


Control pet reproduction

Opinion: Control pet reproduction EDITOR: Much has been written about Cathy Witzman and animal cruelty,


Could Ms. Flora Cafaro be ‘the one’?

Opinion: There was an ah-ha moment in federal court last week when Judge Sara Lioi revealed the name of the


Income disparity is getting worse

Opinion: On the eve of our worst financial crisis since the Depression, the United States was — from an


Ex-Judge Cronin feels sharp sting of the law

Editorial: Add the name Maureen Cronin to the long list of Mahoning Valley officeholders who have fallen from


Ohio can be an export leader — again

Opinion: It can be hard to find good news in Ohio. Foreclosure filings are at record levels — again. Income


More good news for Valley

Editorial: More good news for Valley Last Sunday we celebrated encouraging developments in an impressive list


FCC should ensure balance

Opinion: Kansas City Star: The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a new set of rules that


Y’town, burbs must find a solution to water clash

Editorial: The latest flare-up on the part of Austintown Township trustees over drinking water supplied by the


Religious zeal displaces historical truth

Opinion: Last Friday morning I turned on the car radio and quickly checked a few stations — National Public


Afghan army has a pivotal role to play

Opinion: The battle for Marja in southern Afghanistan is the first test of whether the Afghan national army


Where’s the texting while driving ban?

Opinion: COLUMBUS — There are some bills introduced at the Statehouse that seem like no-brainers. Like the


J.J. Cafaro’s ‘I made a mistake’ is a joke

Opinion: J.J. Cafaro’s written statement about his latest illegal activity is laughable in so many ways. My