Opinion and Editorial

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Heavy hand of the IRS is evident

Opinion: FLINT, Mich. Earnest moralists lament Americans’ distrust of government. What really is


Port authority should learn from ethics panel’s findings

Editorial: Public reprimand of Scott Lewis, a member of the Western Reserve Port Authority, for violating


30 years after devastating fire Idora still holds grip on Valley

Editorial: Thirty years ago, a devastating fire sucked the life out of Idora Park. Thirty years later, memories


Equal pay not smart math

Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram In an election year, it’s inevitable that both


Caution on e-cigarettes

Opinion: Journal & Courier, Lafayette, Ind.: The Food and Drug Administration already has its hands all over


Downfall toward Obamacare began decades ago with FDR

Opinion: Downfall toward Obamacare began decades ago with FDR How many people have signed up for


Med school great for S.D.

Opinion: Daily Leader, Madison, S.D.: The University of South Dakota Medical School will start growing next


Americans have warped sense of heroism; clarify word ‘hero’

Opinion: Americans have warped sense of heroism; clarify word ‘hero’ Too often I read in the papers, hear


New sanctions against Russia will hurt Vladimir Putin’s pals

Editorial: Just as the murderous LEADER OF Syria, Bashar al-Assad, continues his bloody rule because he knows


Time to join the Tressel juggernaut?

Opinion: To understand why obviously successful — and seemingly thoughtful — individuals in the Mahoning


Thank you, Forbes, for telling the world of Valley’s fine assets

Editorial: Most proud residents OF THE Mahoning Valley don’t need a respected national publication to tell


Women in the Navy ‘leaning in’

Opinion: ANNAPOLIS, Md. The U.S. Naval Academy presents a challenging venue for Facebook Chief Operating


Correction

Editorial: Youngstown City Councilwoman Janet Tarpley represents the 6th Ward, not the 5th as stated in an


Failure to renew sales tax in Mahoning County would put government in jeopardy

Editorial: In January and again this month, we took Mahoning County officials to task for being so out of touch


For many years, political analysts have colored Ohio’s 6th Congressional District a purple for

Editorial: For many years, political analysts have colored Ohio’s 6th Congressional District a purple for its