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Christmas past in Valley

Editorial: Charles Dickens’ classic “Christmas Carol” evokes a kaleidoscope of sentiments, many of which


Christmas brings joy to those whose lives are often joyless

Opinion: By Sally Friedman The Philadelphia Inquirer The tree is up in the lobby. This year, it’s a


Jesus is still one of a kind

Opinion: By Robert J. HUTCHINSON The Philadelphia Inquirer In the midst of the annual battles over how a


Political left still meddles

Opinion: The political left has been trying to run other people’s lives for centuries. So we should not be


‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,’ Sun says

Editorial: EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared in The New


A joyous message for Christmas

Opinion: By Paul F. MORRISSEY The Philadelphia Inquirer On Christmas Eve, my brothers and sisters and I


Things are looking up at Port Columbus Airport

Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Like people, cities get only one chance to make a first impression. So it’s good


Trans-Pacific trade pact is a scam

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Last spring, President Barack Obama got downright crabby about


Cruz trips in debate

Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram Whatever your feelings about Texas’ junior senator,


Seniors would gain from levy in Mahoning County

Editorial: Of the 88 counties in Ohio, 73 have a tax dedicated to funding services for senior citizens.


Christmas wishes for Washington

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Dear, Washington, I wish you: A mug of


Chicago police shooting revealing

Opinion: By David A. LOVE Tribune News Service The shooting of a black teen by a white Chicago police


In partnership with the devil

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords As a raker of muck, it’s my job to root out the nefarious doings and


GOP still on the hunt

Opinion: Each of the Republican presidential candidates brings something good to the race for the GOP


Don’t give animals as presents

Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals No one in their right mind