Opinion and Editorial

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It will always be home

Opinion: By Sally Friedman The Philadelphia Inquirer Sometimes, it takes a sheer act of will to turn


Trump minimizes importance of Russia’s assault on US democracy

Opinion: By Max Boot Los Angeles Times For a president who lies more than any of his predecessors – even


Move quickly, responsibly to repurpose former YDC

Editorial: Now that the Ohio General Assembly has demonstrated the eminently good sense in preserving a perk


QUOTES IN THE NEWS

Opinion: QUOTEs OF THE DAY “This is the sign of a friendship across the ages. And that is why I wish to


Trump just like Obama

Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons Donald J Trump has many tools at his disposal. Both houses of


State probe in Youngstown adds to the area’s negative reputation

Opinion: A state investigation into the legality of more than $2 million given by Youngstown from its water


Help St. Vincent de Paul open dining hall ASAP

Editorial: Mahoning County can count itself blessed for its strong, active and compassionate St. Vincent de


Trump targets the press

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Lyndon Johnson could be vulgar to the


Mill Creek management enjoying a period of calm

Editorial: In contrast to last year’s demands for his termination, Aaron Young, executive director of Mill


There’s no reason to be ashamed of loved one’s addiction; time to talk openly

Opinion: By Tony Luke Jr. The Philadelphia Inquirer I’m sitting in my restaurant not long after my son


United needs a good PR campaign

Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune As something of an expert in the communications field, I’d like to


Looney left is no better

Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View The Trumpist right, with its conspiracy theories, racist


Kill, don’t delay, Ohio House vote on Medicaid override

Editorial: Regardless of its motivation, the Ohio House of Representatives acted prudently last week in


Positive advice for the president: Cool it with the insulting tweets

Opinion: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 President


Kardashian’s revenge porn offensive

Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune To paraphrase Dr. Seuss: A person’s a person no matter how