Opinion and Editorial

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Guns are only part of equation in shootings

Opinion:


Billy Graham was neither a prophet nor a theologian

Opinion: WASHINGTON Asked in 1972 if he believed in miracles, Billy Graham answered: Yes, Jesus performed


LETTERS: Restrict assault weapons for use only by military

Opinion: Restrict assault weapons for use only by military Per our president, Donald J. Trump, the


A’town racino should beware

Opinion: Sandwiched between the headline-grabbing massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida


Y’town mayor should nix purchase of a new vehicle

Editorial: At first glance, we were willing to support Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown’s decision to drive


Is this the time for gun change?

Opinion: America – from lawmakers to police to citizens – had a cavalier attitude toward drunken driving.


Age of Trump induces Reagan nostalgia for veteran journalist

Opinion: SIMI VALLEY, Calif. A Presidents Day weekend visit to the Ronald Reagan presidential library here


Voices of sorrow, of hope

Opinion: By Blair Bess Cagle Cartoons In the wake of last week’s mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., new


Rev. Billy Graham earned title of ‘America’s pastor’SFlb

Editorial: From paupers to presidents, those inspired, enriched and transformed by the preachings of the Rev.


Long live the tomato from Jersey

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Food corporations and their academic cohorts keep trying to “make”


Racism creates chronic stress

Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords At first glance, tennis star Serena Williams and the late activist


Russia wasn’t the only bad actor in the 2016 presidential election

Opinion: The indictment of 13 Russians and three companies for allegedly creating a “sophisticated network


Compassion of the Valley shines in success of UW

Editorial: Three cheers are in order FOR the slew of individuals, companies, foundations, unions and other


Trump won’t blame Putin for Russia’s criminal action

Editorial: No important decisions are made in Russia without the blessing of President Vladimir Putin and


Don’t hide mental illness

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords After every mass shooting, we repeat all of the same things.