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Putting focus on adoption

Opinion: We have often heard the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. To build upon


Watch out if Barack wins

Opinion: Watch out if Barack wins EDITOR: If the polls are right, and Barack Obama is elected, the change


Greenspan admits role

Editorial: The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colo., on former Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Alan Greenspan’s


McCain dragged down by Palin, Bush

Opinion: WASHINGTON — From the invasion of Iraq to the selection of Sarah Palin, carelessness has


Monopoly sheds light on fiscal crisis

Opinion: Comparisons between today’s banking crisis and the one that heralded the Great Depression in the


Aey has only himself to blame for rejection

Editorial: From the outset, David Aey’s candidacy for Mahoning County sheriff has been shrouded in uncertainty


“I will not be a perfect president. But I can promise you this — I will always tell you

Opinion: “I will not be a perfect president. But I can promise you this — I will always tell you what I think


Despite Ryan’s endorsement, no confidence in Obama

Opinion: Despite Ryan’s endorsement, no confidence in Obama EDITOR: In Tim Ryan’s Oct. 28 endorsement of


Presidential race overshadows local contests

Opinion: It’s been a very hectic election season, with the Mahoning Valley receiving visits from the


Splitting the state issues: ‘yes’ on 1; ‘no’ on 3

Editorial: Splitting the state issues: ‘yes’ on 1; ‘no’ on 3 We’re splitting our support on state issues 1


Status of U.S. forces will affect Iraq crisis

Opinion: Before the economy crashed, everyone expected Iraq to be the hottest issue in the presidential


Obama’s economic revitalization plans will benefit Youngstown

Opinion: When did this election become all about a plumber from Holland, Ohio? To hear John McCain tell it,


It’s his right, but he’s wrong

It’s his right, but he’s wrong Colorado Springs Gazette: A California man’s Halloween display


“There is great destruction. Not a single house is intact. ... I would like to appeal to the

Opinion: “There is great destruction. Not a single house is intact. ... I would like to appeal to the whole


Maintain Boardman’s oasis; support passage of park levy

Opinion: Maintain Boardman’s oasis; support passage of park levy EDITOR: Boardman Park, the Green Oasis