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We need to stop vets from taking own lives

Opinion: This Veterans Day, let’s do more to prevent our troops from taking their own lives. Community


Gains by Afghan women in jeopardy

Opinion: HERAT, Afghanistan — I came to this city of clean, tree-lined streets, near the Iranian border, to


Recognizing a nation’s debt to those who served it well

Editorial: Recognizing a nation’s debt to those who served it well There is only one living American left to


Recession hitting young people particularly hard

Opinion: All of us are keenly aware of the immediate struggles we face because of the current economic


Obama should practice what he preaches

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: If politicians stopped meddling with things they don’t


Warren Buffett’s crystal ball

Warren Buffett’s crystal ball Dallas Morning News: Whenever the legendary Oracle of Omaha tosses


Many helped dedicate YSU’s Armed Forces Boulevard

Opinion: Many helped dedicate YSU’s Armed Forces Boulevard EDITOR: The Office of Veterans Affairs at


Something out of kilter

Opinion: Something out of kilter EDITOR: What is wrong with this picture? Many veterans must work on this


We’re grateful for your service

Opinion: We’re grateful for your service EDITOR: To all veterans, active duty, reservists and guard,


Judges turn off taxpayers with demands for money

Editorial: As we contemplated the doomsday scenarios offered by Mahoning County officials should voters say no


Years Ago

Opinion: “This is an important milestone as the Iraqi people continue to take responsibility for their


Story of Flight 93 a parable for our times

Opinion: Work has begun on one of America’s newest national parks. The families of the people aboard Flight


Jobless numbers bad news for Dems

Opinion: President Barack Obama didn’t get much time last week to savor the gauzy one-year-after


Buffett bets on recovery in global trade

Opinion: Warren Buffett says his railroad buy is an investment in America, but it’s also a bet on a recovery


Faulty Chinese drywall

Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune: In the 16 months since Chinese drywall problems were first reported