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Sparks will fly at meeting of Dems

Opinion: While it’s highly unlikely that Mahoning County Democratic precinct committee members won’t re-elect


Overmedication, loud music lead many Americans astray

Opinion: Overmedication, loud music lead many Americans astray So it goes ... as the world turns. Our


Divine intervention is needed to make ‘City of God’ a reality

Editorial: Twenty-nine years have passed since Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church on Youngstown’s South Side


Obama gives our kids a fighting chance

Opinion: By Mary Anne Hitt OtherWords As dire warnings from climate scientists continue to escalate and


Political correctness goes too far in spats over offensive language

Opinion: Political correctness goes too far in spats over offensive language 222They call it “Political


College presidents hit jackpot

Opinion: The Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W. Va.: The Chronicle of Higher Education came out with an eye-


Is the post office still viable?

Opinion: At one time, people in India had to get on a waiting list to buy Hindustan Motors’ Ambassador


YSU’s baseball team rises from underdog to top dog

Editorial: All who revel in rooting for the underdog can’t help but marvel at the amazing rise of the


Youngstown council gets offer of help from board of elections

Editorial: As the battle over the redrawing of Youngstown’s ward boundaries intensifies, the Mahoning County


Keep highway fund strong

Opinion: Fort Dodge (Iowa) Messenger: No one in Congress wants to take the blame for higher gasoline taxes


Women in China largely locked out of leadership roles

Opinion: BEIJING Women, Chairman Mao famously proclaimed, hold up half the sky. But not half the Politburo.


Court decision allowing Christian prayer in public finally gets it right

Opinion: Court decision allowing Christian prayer in public finally gets it right Your recent editorial


Don’t ignore root causes

Opinion: Don’t ignore root causes of violence By James F. DRANE The Vindicator Every news program on


Hillary’s health matters

Opinion: Karl Rove, the bete noir for Democrats (and some Republicans), has dared to raise questions about


Don’t let US freedoms tumble in balancing privacy, security

Editorial: Ever since the devastating 9/11 terrorist attacks on America, maintaining a proper balance between