Opinion and Editorial

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Unions committed to working people

Opinion: By Lee Saunders CQ-Roll Call Most members of Congress today are millionaires. Their wealth has


‘Good Neighbor’ policy dilutes opportunities for middle class

Opinion: This new HUD program called “Good Neighbor Next Door” (“New HUD Program Expands Welfare,” Jan. 11)


IRS limps along into tax season

Opinion: Newsday: Filing taxes is never much fun, but brace for more misery this year. There are likely to


‘Caution’ should be watchword with Mahoning County budget

Editorial: As he gets ready to leave office, Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino is painting a rosy


A warning from Greece

Opinion: Most Americans born after World War II take peace and democracy in Western Europe for granted.


Ignorance is not bliss with regard to vaccines

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Just when you think we finally live in an


Politicians will show up — even when snowstorm is a dud

Opinion: By Margaret Carlson Bloomberg News As the latest storm of the century bore down on the East


Romney’s exit makes sense

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Mitt Romney’s presidential ambitions are finally over. By


Has the time come to abolish Black History Month?

Editorial: The unique African-American experience, however, makes the observance one that should be preserved


Pittsburgh Post Gazette: President Barack Obama is getting flak on the left and right for his

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post Gazette: President Barack Obama is getting flak on the left and right for his


Obama’s community college plan fits higher ed in Valley

Opinion: It is tempting to dismiss President Obama’s plan to provide free community college tuition because


Dartmouth banning hard liquor

Opinion: WASHINGTON Dartmouth is giving drinking a new college try. That is, the drinking problem on its


GOP abortion bill: Ends do not justify the means

Opinion: As thousands descended on Washington for the annual “March for Life,” the Republican House of


Give Supt. Hathorn a chance to implement plan for schools

Opinion: Give Supt. Hathorn a chance to implement plan for schools I am deeply troubled by the recent


Oh, how the mighty in Valley have fallen

Opinion: All three rode high in the saddle for years