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Hail the circus elephant

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Last week, the same edition of my local newspaper


Old habits are hard to break when it comes to fossil fuel

Opinion: By Bill McKibben Los Angeles Times When I was a kid, I was creepily fascinated by the


Sebring water users deserve answers on unhealthy delays

Editorial: When it comes to ensuring quality public health, timing can be everything. Prompt notifications to


Gains fails as a leader

Opinion: Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains should thank the political gods that he’s unopposed in his re-


Youngstown State will build on the successes of the recent past

Opinion: When we agreed with The Vindicator to write these occasional columns, we also agreed to try to stay


Youngstown schools get good, bad news from state

Editorial: There’s a sliver of light at the end of the dark tunnel that has academically defined the


Constitution is clear: Ted Cruz is US citizen

Opinion: Constitution is clear: Ted Cruz is US citizen It seems that the older I get, the more intolerant I


Loss for words in summing up stellar life of Zambrini

Opinion: Loss for words in summing up stellar life of Zambrini As I WAS perusing The Vindicator this


Flint? Youngstown?

Opinion: The human tragedy that is unfolding in Flint, Mich., is as tragic as it is unconscionable. The


House mutes hearings

Opinion: The Ohio House’s initial hearings on legislation requiring fetal remains to be buried or cremated


Cuba experiencing generational, economic and political changes

Opinion: At the darkened Delirio Habanero nightclub on top of Havana’s National Theatre, a group of young


Iran’s compliance raises hope for lasting progress

Editorial: Last weekend’s rapid-fire chain of events emanating from the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear arms


Pledge to donate life

Opinion: Toledo Blade: The nation’s organ transplant system broke records across the board in 2015. That’s


Infant deaths a reflection of racial divide in the US

Editorial: Nowhere is the linger- ing racial divide in our nation, state and community more visible and more


Iowa caucuses absurd

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON So once again the nation’s politicians,