Opinion and Editorial

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HIV/AIDS needs research funding

Opinion: By Patrick Pacalo Special to The Vindicator Time is running out for National Institutes of


Niles auditor undermines city’s scheme to exit fiscal emergency

Editorial: Just two weeks after he suffered a stunning defeat in his re-election bid, Niles Mayor Ralph


Kasich rolls dice on presidential bid

Opinion: It’s never a good idea to admit you’re running for one political office when you’re more interested


Can Mitch save the Senate?

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Mitch McConnell took plenty of grief last weekend for the


GOP menagerie makes 2016 primary contest one to watch

Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday The Republicans are coming! The Republicans are coming! I spent this


House must derail fast track to protect Constitution, jobs

Editorial: Many political forecasters are calling for a long hot summer in the halls of the U.S. House of


Spay and neuter cats now

Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals The kittens are coming. In


IS invasion leads to creation of Christian oasis

Opinion: The news from the Middle East has become so grim I am always looking for a bright spot. So, on a


Obama failing on ISIS front

Opinion: Obama administration critics often charge that the president has no strategy in the war against


A desire to ‘serve and protect’

Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: A new batch of law enforcement officers are ready to join police and


What’s best for your son?

Opinion: By Eric Vilain and J. MICHAEL BAILEY Los Angeles Times Since the age of 2, he has been a very


Don’t forget the ‘mariners’

Opinion: By Barbara Shelly The Kansas City Star National Maritime Day was May 22, and so I received a few


Conspirators in massive Wall Street scam spit the hook

Opinion: By Brian Dickerson Detroit Free Press Five of the world’s largest banks pleaded guilty to


Time is running out on ailing Youngstown city school system

Editorial: If there was any doubt about the dysfunction of the Youngstown community when it comes to the ailing


A gift of ‘perspective’ for college graduates

Opinion: This is the season of college graduations, and many people may be wondering what kinds of gifts