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It’s time for all candidates to sound off on education

Opinion: It’s time for all candidates to sound off on education EDITOR: In the next few months, we will


Here are dozens of reasons to like Sarah

Opinion: ST. PAUL, Minn. — One of the first e-mails that hit the inbox last Friday made reference to how much


Who picks up the tab? You

Who picks up the tab? You Lakeland, Fla., Ledger: As voters watched the expensive sets and glitz


We’ve heard about change, now some specifics, please

Editorial: We’ve heard about change, now some specifics, please And now there are two presidential campaigns


Palin linked to Alaska independence group

Opinion: That John McCain — he’s such a maverick! Just when you thought you had him figured out, McCain


Times change for GOP family values

Opinion: It used to be that a teen or young woman who was pregnant and unmarried would leave town to live


Events embrace Hispanic Heritage

Opinion: Hola mis amigos September is here, and a portion of this month and part of October are dedicated


Children are off-limits, but their actions?

Opinion: The children of politicians should be off-limits to political attacks and public scrutiny, period.


County residents should not pay for bus service in city

Opinion: There ought to be a law against immodesty in public EDITOR: Cover up, young girls and women!


McCain’s maverick role is overstated these days

Opinion: All week, Republicans have hailed Sen. John McCain as a maverick and a reformer, an independent


Palin’s speech was unqualified success

Opinion: The Democrats now know they have their hands full with Sarah Palin. If there was any doubt that the


Don’t tie new president’s hands

Don’t tie new president’s hands Miami Herald: In its few remaining months in office, the Bush


Execute obese inmate soon; deny parole to Valley killer

Editorial: Execute obese inmate soon; deny parole to Valley killer The Ohio Parole Board exercised sound


Aey certainly gets points for perseverance

Opinion: You have to give credit to David P. Aey for not giving up.


Aiming for the middle, but they missed

Opinion: For smart guys, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were pretty dumb in their speeches at the Democratic