Opinion and Editorial

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Opinion | Our Voice | Columns Todd Franko Bertram de Souza David Skolnick Ernie Brown | Letters


Political cartoon insulted veterans

Opinion: Political cartoon insulted veterans I am writing to comment on the very offensive political


On this Flag Day, a new victory for Old Glory

Editorial: A Columbiana County state representative was a primary co-sponsor of the bill to protect the rights of all Ohioans to fly the Stars and Stripes.


Improve health of children; expand salad bars

Opinion: Salad bars are one of the easiest ways for School Food Authorities to meet the new school lunch nutrition standards


Best of Bertram: Strickland fires back at Kasich

Opinion: This column was originally published in January 2011.


Jim Tressel column: Hail to Ohio Senate for its plan to increase university funding

Opinion: YSU's president outlines challenges ahead for the university as he begins his second year as its leader.


Parking situation – the unpretty lineman of downtown success

Opinion: The city of Youngstown is finishing a brand-spanking new parking lot on West Federal Street in the


Gag orders should be court’s last resort in a free society

Editorial: Judges have to make tough decisions when two constitutional rights are in conflict, and the


Scriptures

Opinion: We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the


There are as many types of courage as there are personalities and human struggles. There isn’t

Opinion: There are as many types of courage as there are personalities and human struggles. There isn’t a


‘Uglies’ fill TPP trade boondoggle

Opinion: Sen. Chuck Schumer, a leader of the corporate wing of congressional Democrats and heir apparent to


A constitutional quandary

Opinion: Every 20 years since 1932, Ohio voters have been asked to decide whether the state should host a


SCRIPTURES

Opinion: With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful; With a blameless man You will show Yourself


Thwart new sneak attack on public’s right to know

Editorial: There they go again. Ohio’s state lawmakers have conspired anew to launch a dangerous sneak attack


QUOTE OF THE DAY

Opinion: “Think what it would mean if the 54 nations of the African Union press as one toward full rights