Opinion and Editorial

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Don’t write off President Bush just yet

Opinion: Some critics have described President George W. Bush’s just-concluded swing through Europe as


What is future of U.S. troops in Iraq?

Opinion: A debate is heating up inside Iraq — and inside Washington — that will shape America’s relationship


Obama must fight web lies with truth

Opinion: Deep in the bowels of the Internet, the swift-boating of Barack Obama is under way. That’s where


“I know I haven’t lost anything that feels important because I have a big family.”

Opinion: “I know I haven’t lost anything that feels important because I have a big family.” Lois Russell,


Death toll, prison break in Afghanistan troubling

Editorial: First came the revelation from Defense Secretary Robert Gates that last month, more American and


Baseball’s new song

Opinion: Scripps Howard: Baseball fans are increasingly divided into two classes of people — those in the


Europe sliding toward irrelevance

Opinion: BRUSSELS, Belgium — A mere two years ago, the British author and thinker Mark Leonard published a


Justice Scalia plays to fears of the nation

Opinion: Justice Antonin Scalia has been a controversial voice of fidelity to the text of the Constitution


Is prestige worth the exorbitant cost?

Opinion: The obsession of many high school students and their parents about getting into a prestige college


With high gasoline prices, Americans on the go must consider options

Opinion: Americans are thinking about transportation this summer. Some are considering whether they can


“After eight years of incompetence, neglect and failure, we need change.”

Opinion: “After eight years of incompetence, neglect and failure, we need change.” Former vice president Al


Reagan’s ‘Wall’ speech relevant today

Opinion: For conservatives and Republicans who are wondering what in the world happened to their party, we


Candidates offer stale ideas for tough times

Opinion: WASHINGTON — It is dawning on us that frightening gasoline prices, the demoralizing housing slump,


Enjoy the rest of your life, Big Brown

Opinion: As a former horse owner, I love the whole equine species. And although I’m a horseracing fan, I care


Celebrate proud past, rich future for Scrappers

Editorial: Celebrate proud past, rich future for Scrappers Let the party begin! As the Mahoning Valley