Opinion and Editorial

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Where have all GOP judicial candidates gone?

Opinion: For the third time in three years, the Mahoning County Republican Party will recommend candidates to


Mill Creek Park has become a death camp for beautiful geese

Opinion: Mill Creek Park has become a death camp for beautiful geese I am writing with a heavy heart in


Protect the historic gems of US from ravages of climate change

Editorial: As we set aside today to celebrate the birth of our nation, many of us also contemplate the history,


Trial dates for accused killers of Vivian Martin bring relief

Editorial: It would be understandable if the family and friends of slain real-estate agent Vivian Martin took


Supreme Court reins in Obama

Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: The U.S. Supreme Court last week unanimously reaffirmed the checks and balances


America in danger of losing those things that set it apart

Opinion: Birthdays are supposed to be times for celebration and gift-giving. But America’s birthday tomorrow


Ohio law has a positive impact on the treatment of concussions

Opinion: Ohio law has a positive impact on the treatment of concussions One of the more frequent injuries


For Hillary, it’s all about perception, appearances

Opinion: WASHINGTON Dear Secretary Clinton, Please consider this in the nature of a friendly


Don’t be duped by deceptive data on jobs for state, Valley

Editorial: To the uninitiated, the latest un- employment data for Ohio and the Mahoning Valley would beckon


Forests should be multi-use

Opinion: Ketchikan Daily News: The national forests are for all Americans, meaning they should be multiple


Global economy is choking vitality out of US economy

Opinion: Global economy is choking vitality out of US economy I don’t know about the rest of you people,


Accidental brush with sanity

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Whoa, that was close. The National Rifle Association nearly shot


Air controllers asleep on the job

Opinion: Miami Herald: The news has been scarier than usual: Iraq is on the boil, which has serious


Youngstown school district needs strong guiding hand

Editorial: It would not be an an exaggera- tion to suggest that the academically challenged Youngstown City


Congress fails in its IRS probe

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: After more than a year of scrutiny, three congressional committees continue to