Opinion and Editorial

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A new approach in Washington

Opinion: Some years ago, a friend of mine wrote a book titled “The Seven Last Words of the Church, or, We’ve


Is Trump talking about all of us?

Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune I want to know who President Donald J. Trump considers “the


US should work to erase stigma of mental illness

Editorial: A common but grossly underrecognized thread weaves its way through many of the stories on social


Consumer protection is essential

Opinion: By Orson Aguilar Tribune News Service Hold onto your wallets, America. Members of Congress and


Ringling sets the example

Opinion: By Craig Shapiro People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals The writing on the wall couldn’t


Civil-rights movement of our time

Opinion: By Richard Parker The Dallas Morning News As the Trump era unfolds, it will be judged in many


Port authority buys silence with our tax dollars, again

Editorial: If allegations of sexual harassment by two former female employees of the Western Reserve Port


TRUDY RUBIN | PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Opinion: On a trip to Manila in 2014, President Barack Obama was pressed by reporters about the “weakness” of


Let us pray for Trump

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON OK, so you’re among the half of Americans


Downtown bike trail merits go-ahead from Clean Ohio

Editorial: A promising project to link two of the Mahoning Valley’s finest assets – Mill Creek MetroParks and


Sebring water crisis a year ago forced changes at the state level

Opinion: By Rep. JOHN BOCCIERI Special to The Vindicator Exactly one year ago this weekend, residents of


Trump makes toxic choice in Pruitt to lead the EPA

Opinion: Trump makes toxic choice in Pruitt to lead the EPA President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to head the


Jay’s flight of fancy

Opinion: What do you call a black man with a “Blue” political pedigree contemplating a bid for governor in a


Trump’s inaugural speech must serve as call to action

Editorial: “A new national pride will stir ourselves, lift our sights and heal our divisions. It’s time to


Challenging? Yes, but I have hope

Opinion: Next month will mark three years since Jim Tressel’s name was propelled by community leaders as the