Opinion and Editorial

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Obesity leads to death

Opinion: By Heather Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Population growth has taken on a


US is just one of the crowd in the international arena

Editorial: America is the world’s lone superpower, but its ability to shape global events is limited, as last


Dems should go left

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Democrats are a disappointing 0 for 4 in special elections


A summer vacation with Trump

Opinion: If you’re planning a trip to Europe this summer, be forewarned: You may spend a lot of time


Celebrate farming, history, family fun at Trumbull fair

Editorial: It’s a sure sign of midsummer when the gates swing wide open for the first of the Mahoning Valley’s


Think of possibilities if pro-lifers control all lives

Opinion: Think of possibilities if pro-lifers control all lives Quite recently there was yet another fight


President has broad powers when it comes to monuments

Opinion: By Todd Gaziano and John Yoo Los Angeles Times Suppose President Donald Trump declared much of


GM’s Lordstown plant is still facing challenges

Editorial: It’s bad enough that sales of the Chevrolet Cruze, built in General Motors’ Lordstown assembly


Power behind throne probed

Opinion: No, the headline is not meant to suggest that Youngstown Finance Director David Bozanich underwent a


Diet, hobbies contribute to life after 90

Opinion: On June 26, I observed my 93rd birthday, something I never thought would happen since I believed it


Trump’s pettiness vexing

Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service President Donald Trump said back in January it would never


Let’s focus on diplomacy in Syria

Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY Tribune News Service The administration of President Donald Trump needs to


US troops in Syria unavoidable

Opinion: By James Jay Carafano Tribune News Service Anyone who thinks the United States should get deeply


Take pride in the city, the arts this weekend

Editorial: Vibrant is sure to be the watchword in and around downtown Youngstown today and Sunday. A perfect


Keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people reduces violence

Opinion: By Jonathan Perloe Special to The Vindicator In his op-ed, “Gun control is fine, except for not