Opinion and Editorial

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Problem with polling

Opinion: By Eddie Chambers The Philadelphia Inquirer It’s time to put pollsters under the spotlight.


Breitbart isn’t ‘just a publication’

Opinion: WASHINGTON To President-elect Donald Trump, Breitbart – the racist, sexist and all-around


Fidel Castro is dead, but his repression, abuses live on

Editorial: Even in death, the life and legacy of Fidel Castro cast a long and powerful shadow over his country


Valley is still ‘Blue’

Opinion: Donald J. Trump did not win the presidency because he was the nominee of the Republican Party.


Surgeon general wrong; addiction is not a disease

Opinion: Surgeon general wrong; addiction is not a disease Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s statement


Infrastructure spending isn’t credible economic stimulant

Opinion: WASHINGTON History has a sly sense of humor. It caused an epiphany regarding infrastructure


City of Niles fiscal crisis can no longer be ducked

Editorial: The recent indictment of ex-Mayor Ralph Infante of Niles and two others on government corruption and


The rise and fall of sports

Opinion: Amid the din of National Public Radio political news emerging from my phone app this week, this


Will Trump keep his pledge to sue newspapers critical of him?

Opinion: This Thanksgiving season, when I’ve been musing on the many reasons I have to give thanks, my mind


One last prez poll before holidays

Opinion: COLUMBUS How about one last poll to close out this election season? I know you’re sick and


Right-Wing Social Engineering U.

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Breaking news: An amazing new school for political activists is


New Ohio Mayors Alliance can give cities united voice

Editorial: The power of strength in numbers lies at the foundation of a promising statewide coalition of


Trump should reassess

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service In one respect, Donald Trump is the true “hope and change”


Trump, Sanders and working class

Opinion: By Clark Ross The Charlotte Observer This summer, opining on the presidential election, I


Don’t let hate be the new normal

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Last Friday, a few blocks from my house, a