Opinion and Editorial

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Parsing domestic violence

Opinion: The “indefinite suspension” of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for knocking out his then-


Daily Press (Escanaba). Sept. 10.

Opinion: Daily Press (Escanaba). Sept. 10. Check up on your children’s online activities Parents


Change medical marijuana law

Opinion: Minnesota Daily, University of Minnesota: Minnesota’s medical marijuana law — one of the most


As Allegiant expands at YNG, keep daily service high priority

Editorial: Allegiant, as an adjective, means loyal and faithful. Allegiant, as one of the world’s fastest-


GOP targets minimum wage

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wanted to share his long-


All eyes on domestic violence

Editorial: Sixteen days from now, the United States will begin a monthlong observance designed to raise


Personalized blended learning offers best hope for city schools

Opinion: I have been reading The Vindicator’s coverage of the unfortunate situation at the Youngstown City


Betting on the ponies

Opinion: As the chairman of the Mahoning County Republican Party, Mark Munroe doesn’t have much to celebrate


Grand opening of ‘The Racino’ puts Penn National in spotlight

Editorial: Just as General Motors CO. is a leader in the auto industry, and Vallourec is blazing a trail in the


Highs, lows being in national spotlight

Opinion: The New York Times came to town last week, and as always, it drew a buzz. This time, it was the


Reduce city wards to 4; More clueless drivers in Boardman; Avoid ‘charterizing’ of city schools; Anti-frackers threaten jobs; GOP must end bickering; tips to sell homes

Opinion: Youngstown would do well to reduce number of wards This letter pertains to com- ments made by


A doggone sight to behold

Opinion: Recently I had a five-day stay at the assisted living facility The Commons at Greenbriar. The


To repeat: Don’t text and drive

Opinion: COLUMBUS I was driving across town from the Statehouse to a press conference promoting a new


High obesity rates indict culture

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Anyone who has ever added extra pounds knows it’s much easier to gain


Take action this month to fight hunger in the Mahoning Valley

Editorial: One sure-fire sign that the pace of economic recovery in the Mahoning Valley continues to crawl