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Blackwater case won’t stop use of hired guns

Opinion: WASHINGTON — It is difficult to believe that trying to return a two-bit country like Iraq to some


“The Soviets won 3 to 1. The Soviets launched the first Sputnik, the first man in space, the

Opinion: “The Soviets won 3 to 1. The Soviets launched the first Sputnik, the first man in space, the first


Republicans should visit Vermont

Opinion: WOODSTOCK, VT. — The Wall Street Journal, no left wing publication, reports that Republicans may


It’s the media’s job to put a better face on the Valley

Opinion: It’s the media’s job to put a better face on the Valley EDITOR: The Sept. 13 Vindicator carried


Is torture the American way?

Is torture the American way? We don’t torture, and you’ll just have to take my word for it, is the


War tax proposal scares Democrats

Opinion: “Were the expense of war to be defrayed always by a revenue raised within the year ... wars would in


Injured hunter found alive in Grand River Wildlife Area

Opinion: WEST FARMINGTON— The wounded hunter who went missing in the Grand River Wildlife Area Thursday night


State Auditor Taylor in GOP spotlight

Opinion: State Auditor Taylor in GOP spotlight


Reading in English must be a priority

Opinion: Get ready. The next big educational struggle is coming. And it could be as bloody as Washington’s


Splitting Iraq into three will backfire

Opinion: More and more congressional Republicans are joining Democrats in a desperate search for an Iraq exit


Religious right can’t find right candidate

Opinion: Back in May 2000, I learned firsthand that James Dobson is a tough man to please. Dobson, the


Pavlik good news for Youngstown, boxing

Opinion: The new middleweight champion of the world celebrated by buying some tires for his car. His


“Recent events make clear that there are elements within and outside the country who wish to

Opinion: “Recent events make clear that there are elements within and outside the country who wish to derail


Media ignores ‘intelligence’ debate

Opinion: One of the longest-running controversies in history has been that between those who believe


Struthers council meetings now resemble a circus

Opinion: Struthers council meetings now resemble a circus EDITOR: I am writing about the circus that is