Opinion and Editorial

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Health care reform needed now

Opinion: We at Wal-Mart believe our nation’s health-care system must be reformed right now and there are some


Eco-friendly energies battling oil, coal

Opinion: GREEN BAY, Wis. — Climate change is perhaps the greatest environmental and economic challenge of the


U.S. Supreme Court says judgeships can’t be bought

Editorial: U.S. Supreme Court says judgeships can’t be bought In a decision that was most remarkable by the


Global warming bill is bad news for farmers and their customers

Opinion: Farmers are known for keeping a close eye on the weather. Well, the forecast from Washington is


BRITAIN

BRITAIN The Independent, London, June 10: The voters of the Republic of Ireland have just


Obama lays out ambitious timetables

Opinion: Measuring presidents’ performance is tricky, especially while they’re in office. Judgments of


Sotomayor at center of identity dance

Opinion: BOSTON — Let us hope that Sonia Sotomayor’s tumble on the way to Washington doesn’t become a


NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE

Opinion: “I hope to defeat Ahmadinejad today.” Mahnaz Mottaghi, 23 After casting her ballot during the


The danger of hate

The danger of hate Long Island Newsday: Hate does not age out. Though some people can rise above


The Obama infatuation

Opinion: The Obama infatuation EDITOR: Do you love freedom? If you are like most Americans, you will


9-1-1 bill would block right to know

Opinion: COLUMBUS — A bill introduced by a Cleveland-area lawmaker should raise red flags among public


City employees free to leave, and they will over time

Editorial: City employees free to leave, and they will over time Do not believe the soothing words of public


More judicial activism, please

Opinion: WASHINGTON — “We,” said Queen Victoria, employing the royal plural, “are not amused.” “We,” said the


Health care premium co-pay is standard in the workplace

Editorial: Even if Warren city government weren’t imploding financially, even if police and firefighters


If homes cost $300K, not $30K, would residency be desired?

Opinion: I know very little about libraries. I know just a little more about Youngstown’s West Side. But