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Best hope for Iraq may be partitioning

Opinion: In coping with overseas debacles, American politicians often fare better at playing the Blame Game


It’s all weather, all the time

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Seven thousand lightning strikes in 15 minutes!


Guarantee passes its first test

Editorial: Surprisingly strong results from third-grade students across Ohio on year-end reading tests should


Youngstown Diocese has mishandled school closings

Opinion: The Diocese of Youngstown website states, “We are a vibrant community of believers ...” However,


Ineptitude of Board of Elections keeps ward redistricting on hold

Editorial: There’s a cautionary tale in the Mahoning County Board of Elections’ inept handling of the


City school board member says district can’t afford pay raises

Opinion: City school board member says district can’t afford pay raises In response to your editorial


‘Dan + Sis’ forever

Opinion: NOTE**** THIS STORY HAS TWO PHOTOS TO GO WITH IT ... WERE SCANNED IN THURSDAY NIGHT. TODD The


Eastern Gateway CC makes its presence known in Valley

Editorial: Five years ago, when this region was introduced to a new multi-county, public two-year college,


It’s filly time in Amish country

Opinion: I have visited nearby New Wilmington, Pa., Amish farming country for the past 22 years on a photo


Never demean US war dead

Opinion: Mitchell Daily Record, Mitchell, S.D.: In a piece we published Monday, Cal Thomas, a syndicated


Do judicial ratings matter?

Opinion: COLUMBUS The Ohio State Bar Association’s Commission on Judicial Candidates released its ratings


Should Americans work less?

Opinion: By Emily Schwartz Greco and William A. COLLINS OtherWords Treasury Secretary Jack Lew comes


The Valley takes a direct hit in South Korea’s war on US jobs

Editorial: Six decades ago, the United States valiantly came to the defense of South Korea in a war against


How good is US health care?

Opinion: By Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times The U.S. health-care system notched another dubious honor


Foreign policy of retreat

Opinion: “From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli ...” — The Marines’ Hymn