Opinion and Editorial

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Americans have right to presidential race of ideas

Editorial: If there were any question as to the extent of the political divide in America today, consider what


Use privilege for greater good

Opinion: By J. NICK PITTS The Philadelphia Inquirer I am not sorry for being white. And you shouldn’t be


Trump’s worst torment

Opinion: Let us give the supporters of Donald Trump the benefit of the doubt – that they’re for him not


Black Lives pin sentence reveals judicial problems

Opinion: Black Lives pin sentence reveals judicial problems The decision by a Youngstown judge to sentence


Worst chapters ahead for Mill Creek?

Opinion: The KISS concert to take place Aug. 26 at Covelli Centre is just about sold out. The next night’s


Judge Jones earns place among civil-rights icons

Editorial: Nathaniel R. Jones, Youngs- town’s proud native son, last week rightfully joined an exclusive club


Forget 2016 and focus on 2018

Opinion: COLUMBUS This ugly election cycle is about to get a whole lot uglier, now that the Republican and


‘Trump Doctrine’ is dangerous

Opinion: Last week Donald Trump laid out a deeply disturbing view of America’s role in the world. The Trump


Populism everyone can embrace

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords What if organizers and volunteers joined forces to run a nationwide


Body cameras build trust

Opinion: Toledo Blade: The public wants and needs to trust the police. Body cameras and dashboard cameras, in


Look to the sun to help energize school districts

Editorial: For decades now, many have scornfully viewed solar power as the Rodney Dangerfield of alternative-


No Bill boost for Hillary

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON So, half the country may be “with her” but


Trump’s promise to make US a winner resonating in Valley

Opinion: “We’re going to win. We’re going to win so much. We’re going to win at trade, we’re going to win at


de SOUZA: Dems bring out the big guns, but will that make a difference?

Opinion: The outcome of this year’s presidential election is as unpredictable as Donald Trump


Oakhill Renaissance Place is an asset worth keeping

Editorial: It was refreshing to read the intelligent comments about the future of Oakhill Renaissance Place