Opinion and Editorial

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Does experience in government matter in running for president?

Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication President Winfrey: Don’t you feel better


China to the rescue?

Opinion: “When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.” – Confucius Is China about to do the United


Federal opiates case offers hope for answers, remedies

Editorial: Over the course of at least the next several months, the eyes of a nation plagued by an odious


Rise and fall of the middle class

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Ever since 1776, the “common yeoman” – America’s middle class – has


‘Sock It To Me’ turns 50

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Am I excited about the upcoming (Jan. 22) 50th anniversary of the


Is Trump a part-time president?

Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons Note to self: When it’s time to sit down and talk with my bosses


Y’town schools CEO honest about the future of district

Editorial: Ever since the Youngstown City School District was placed in state-mandated academic emergency in


Move along, baby boomers

Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords Historians won’t look fondly on 2017. The news cycle was dominated by


Oregonians get a sliver of a right with revised gas-pumping policy

Opinion: WASHINGTON Frank Lloyd Wright purportedly said, “Tip the world over on its side and everything


Resurgent racism makes MLK Day more poignant

Editorial: Today’s national holiday rises as more than a day off work to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr.


Allegiant departs Valley, boosts Pittsburgh flights

Editorial: It wasn’t enough for Alle– giant Air to injure the Mahoning Valley by discontinuing its low-fare


Downtown businessman should get Trump pardon

Opinion: Downtown businessman should get Trump pardon I read the story in The Vindicator about Mr. Al Adi,


Another one bites the dust

Opinion: Let’s begin with some gallows humor: Dedicated reader: Vittori [sic] so stupid why put the cash in


Facebook: Rethink your role in our lives

Opinion: Vindicator editor weighs in on FB changes


Monday morning shrinks

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Maybe it’s time America’s psychiatrists reconsider their Goldwater