Opinion and Editorial

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We're the "super" social media

Opinion: We're the "super" social media


Potholes could haunt Republicans

Opinion: When one of the most important budget analysts in a $121.1 billion entity (reflecting a two-year


Impact of air base reaches Mars

Editorial: The sprawling Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna Township has long served as a valuable asset


Duquesne University adjunct’s death sheds light on abuse

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Margaret Mary Vojtko died last summer at age 83. Her death has


Serial polluter Lupo deserves maximum penalty for crimes

Editorial: When Ben Lupo stands before U.S. District Court Judge Donald C. Nugent to receive his punishment


ND lottery is 10 years old

Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Ten years ago, the North Dakota Lottery opened for business, with Minot


Ruling against China on trade is another victory for the US

Editorial: Ohio’s two United States sena- tors — Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, and Rob Portman, a Republican —


What happened to contests?

Opinion: COLUMBUS It could have been a very interesting primary election season, with contested statewide


Burial with military honors

Opinion: The Daily World, Opelousas, La.: When a U.S. military veteran dies, he or she is entitled to be


Volunteer to plant some pride in heart of Mahoning Valley

Editorial: A perennial rite of spring once again will blossom in downtown Youngstown and its environs come May


Obamacare is a distraction from health care’s high cost

Opinion: Obamacare is a distraction from health care’s high cost I wish I had a business like any of these.


Engler’s political charges debunked

Opinion: David Engler, a candidate for a seat on the 7th District Court of Appeals, is not running a


Youngstown’s economic woes should guide spending in 2014

Editorial: When Youngstown lawmakers meet this week to review the 2014 spending plan submitted by the


Deadline looms for responsible citizens to get Affordable Care

Editorial: A letter to the editor of The Vindicator from a Poland physician published five months ago


Liberals in denial about poverty

Opinion: WASHINGTON Critics of Rep. Paul Ryan’s remarks about cultural factors in the persistence of