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Trump took presidency to new low with his strong support for Moore

Opinion: WASHINGTON The first time ended badly, so when, 156 years later, Alabamians were incited to again


Decency trumps indecency in Senate race in Alabama

Editorial: Accused pedophile Roy Moore’s defeat Tuesday in the special U.S. Senate election in Alabama is a


Journalists should not ignore the finer points of sexual harassment

Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication CHICAGO In mid-November, just west of the


Trump is forced to tweet

Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons I finally get why President Trump tweets. Even though I often


Immensely destructive SEEMS

Editorial: Immensely destructive SEEMS woefully inadequate to describe the scope of devastation from this


Memo to Jared Kushner

Opinion: President Trump’s son-in-law and designated Middle East peace envoy, Jared Kushner, told the


Was Franken’s punishment fair?

Opinion: WASHINGTON There’s no doubt, in the case of Al Franken, that Democrats are better off with the


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$1M gift to ACH reflects Beeghlys’ devotion to kids

Editorial: Bruce and Nancy Beeghly are among the nicest people you’ll ever meet, and that makes their


Everyone hates the tax bill

Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords As the Trump tax cuts fly through Congress at breakneck speed, one has


How long will Congress remain a bystander on the issue of war

Opinion: WASHINGTON The first use of nuclear weapons occurred Aug. 6, 1945. The second occurred three days


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Rich Center for Autism merits community support

Editorial: Consider making a holiday gift to the acclaimed Youngstown-based center for teaching, research and outreach on the neurodevelopmental disorder.


Enough already with the generic holiday greetings

Opinion: Enough already with the generic holiday greetings I’m with Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, when he said


National Guard always ready to serve

Opinion: By Maj. GEN. MARK E. BARTMAN The Vindicator COLUMBUS The National Guard’s heritage dates back


Poor sales of Chevy Cruze add to this area's anxiety

Editorial: Seven years after it roared into the nationwide market with much fanfare and great expectations, the


Election board under scrutiny

Opinion: First there were the affidavits submitted by two women who alleged wrongdoing by Dominic Leone, a