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World falling apart this Christmas

Opinion: WASHINGTON — What a strange and somehow discombobulated Christmas. Spiritually, the Christian faith


Battle of Bulge instructive

Opinion: The Christmas season, devoted to charity and peace, is also the anniversary of the Battle of the


Dann asked for it

Editorial: Dann asked for it To hear former Atty. Gen. Marc Dann tell the story, he is the victim of an


Yes, Virginia

Editorial: Yes, Virginia EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared


Crocker: Iraq has a chance of making it

Opinion: BAGHDAD — Ambassador Ryan Crocker was holding his last meeting in the grand marble rooms of Saddam


Let us honor generosity

Opinion: “Some of you will earn a lot of money,” the commencement speaker told University of Connecticut


‘Marley and Me’ deserves two paws up

Opinion: I recently attended a screening of Fox 2000’s new movie “Marley and Me,” which opens nationwide


There’s a cure for what ails medicine

Opinion: “It can’t be done,” said one consultant. “You’re crazy,” said another. Such was the feedback


Corruption’s cost, beyond Blago

Opinion: FAIRFAX, Va. — Gordon Tullock is not a household name. It’s a shame that he’s not. In contrast,


“I don’t want to wait until Obama. I think we can do it now.”

Opinion: “I don’t want to wait until Obama. I think we can do it now.” Democratic Rep. Barney Frank


It’s worth what you pay for it

Opinion: It’s worth what you pay for it EDITOR: Once again the Mahoning County Board of Health is trying


China lures top scholars home

Opinion: The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that C.S. Kiang, an environmental scientist, left Georgia


Yes, everyone, there is a Santa Claus

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Maybe the current bailout fever is Congress’ way of getting


Southern style UAW busting

Opinion: The foreign nonunion auto companies in the South have a plan to reduce wages and benefits at their


Youngstown mayor justified in blasting funding decision

Editorial: Youngstown mayor justified in blasting funding decision It should come as no surprise to Gov. Ted