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Democrats in Trumbull should nominate Fuda for county commissioner

Editorial: For MORE THAN 11 years now, Democrat Frank Fuda has been a sturdy anchor to the ship of Trumbull


Legislative failures, poor charter schools make local levies necessary

Opinion: Legislative failures, poor charter schools make local levies necessary This is in response to


There may still be a way to keep HomeGoods here

Editorial: We could well be grasp- ing at straws, but our reading of the statement issued Friday by HomeGoods


Blame Trump on job losses

Opinion: In the year and three months Donald J. Trump has been president, the Mahoning Valley has lost more


Teachers aren’t just fighting for their own salaries and well-being

Opinion: By Negin Owliaei OtherWords Teachers across the United States are having a moment. Educators


Another assault on food stamps

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Once again, Republicans are taking aim at poor people. What is


Life comes at you fast; plan ahead

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords For some 45 years, it’s been my good fortune to team up with Susan


Girard RoboCats cement stellar STEM reputation

Editorial: Kudos are nothing new to the mighty RoboCats, Girard High School’s accomplished robotics team.


Despite high-profile races, low-voter turnout expected

Opinion: This quote from Stephanie Penrose, Trumbull County Board of Elections director, sums up the primary


Census should tread carefully

Opinion: By Morris Pearl OtherWords We’re all used to chaos in Washington these days. Amidst it all,


Remembering a first-class, first lady in Barbara Bush

Editorial: In rewinding the life and times of beloved former first lady Barbara Bush, one might best view them


Regime change in Syria?

Opinion: By Blair Bess Cagle Cartoons American response to the catastrophic humanitarian crisis Syria has


‘Little Pink House’ sheds light on the Constitution’s Takings Clause

Opinion: WASHINGTON Coming soon to a cinema near you – you can make this happen; read on – is a bite-your-


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Editorial - Allegiant Air buffeted by story about safety record

Editorial: Like many Mahoning Valley residents, we lamented the sudden permanent departure of Allegiant Air


In Cuba, the revolution lives in memories of Che Guevara

Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON What has surprised me most in the