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Military surge in Iraq is a failure

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Before Gen. David Petraeus’ report, and to give it a context of optimism, the president


Finish the job, war backers say

Opinion: It won’t exactly be a ticker-tape parade, but expect a considerable amount of support for the


GOP race will shake out this month

Opinion: The summer months showed just how far ahead Hillary Clinton is in the Democratic presidential race.


Anniversary of 9/11 attacks is a time for us to take stock

Six years have passed, and yet the images of passenger airliners commandeered by Middle Eastern


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Opinion: Forum employee is proud to be a member of the group EDITOR: I am writing to share a story with


The people’s tenor

Opinion: Scripps Howard: With his magnificent voice and commanding presence, Luciano Pavarotti was


“This will be counted as the blackest day in Pakistan’s history. I do not have words to

Opinion: “This will be counted as the blackest day in Pakistan’s history. I do not have words to describe my


Why blacks are not joining the military

Opinion: The Iraq War is changing the way blacks view the military. For decades, they saw military service as


Army officers ‘thinking’ about Iraq

Opinion: CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa. — Officers studying at the Army War College walk the ground at nearby


U.S. needs help of other nations

Opinion: The threshold question in any war is: What are we fighting for? Our troops, especially, deserve a


We should not give in to al-Qaida now

Opinion: As the sixth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, approaches, we should be grateful: Al-Qaida has not


“We look forward to the day when we can end the Korean War. That will happen when Kim Jong Il

Opinion: “We look forward to the day when we can end the Korean War. That will happen when Kim Jong Il


Cronin should neither ask for nor receive favors from court

Maureen Cronin built a 30-year reputation as a tough city prosecutor and a no-nonsense common pleas


We must be on lookout for domestic terrorists

Opinion: WASHINGTON — “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance,” Thomas Jefferson once said. The New York


Domestic terror linked to our Mideast policies

Opinion: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Soon after the 9/11 attack in New York City, a Saudi prince gave New York Mayor