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Toxic commencement speeches

Opinion: This is the season of college commencement speeches – an art form that has seldom been memorable,


Why the venom hurled at Clinton?

Opinion: By Jack Ohman The Sacramento Bee In this year of political rage, one aspect that baffles me


Obama is key to unity

Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service There are two versions of President Barack Obama: one who


Navarros’ $1 million gift to Youngstown State isn’t simply about the money

Editorial: It’s not surprising that Flor “Shorty” and Elba Lillian Navarro want some of the $1 million they’ve


Lordstown proves assets of the Valley still can attract bevy of businesses

Editorial: Sixty years ago in this space, The Vindicator heralded the announcement of General Motors Corp.’s


Nuns get big win in court

Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram The Little Sisters of the Poor got a big decision


Gary, Ind., rejects detention center

Opinion: By Fred McKissack Tribune News Service The city council in Gary, Ind., did the right thing in


End of the election will bring relief

Opinion: By Eric Frazier The Charlotte Observer If I were still pre-digital enough to own a paper


Lessons from a Founder

Opinion: The popularity of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” offers us all an opportunity to consider the


Despite falling crime rate in Warren, work remains to heighten public safety

Editorial: The recently released report on crime and public safety in the city of Warren for 2015 reveals a


California is poised to become the center of cannabis culture

Opinion: By Robin Abcarian Los Angeles Times SANTA CRUZ, Calif. The other day, in a seaside cafe here,


Feds should issue public statement on air service

Editorial: Last week’s announcement that the federal government has approved commercial air travel between the


Trump signals sunset of the GOP

Opinion: By Lowell Weicker Jr. The Hartford Courant When Republicans convene in Cleveland this summer and


Relax with a cold can of ‘America’

Opinion: WASHINGTON Because advertising is a barometer that often accurately measures America’s


Sanders headed for cliff

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View At this point, the best thing Bernie Sanders supporters can