Opinion and Editorial

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Stop the execution train

Opinion: The Tennessean, Nashville, Tenn.: If the state of Tennessee has its way, it will put 10 people to


Not all political lies carry same weight

Opinion: Most people accept the notion that politicians don’t always tell the truth. Some lies are harmless


Mahoning Valley has an ally in the Obama administration

Editorial: If Jay Williams, deputy director of the U.S. Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and former mayor


Remember when sex was private matter?

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: It is amazing how many people still fall for the argument


Vatican’s reaction to UN report on pedophile priests troubling

Editorial: A United Nations human-rights committee has publicly used the three words the Vatican did not want


Limit vaccination exemptions

Opinion: The Des Moines (Iowa) Register: Like Iowa, Colorado is one of 48 states that allow parents to cite


Is Bill Gates being overly optimistic?

Opinion: Bill Gates wants you to feel much better about the future of mankind. Things are looking up, he


Early childhood educators should concentrate on inclusive education

Opinion: Early childhood educators should concentrate on inclusive education Today, more children than


Build momentum for restoration of integrity to county courthouse

Editorial: More than three years ago, the Mahoning County Courthouse lost its trademark Justice, Law, and


A tale of two party chairmen

Opinion: Shame on the chairman of the Mahoning County Republican Party, Mark Munroe, for not fielding a


Preschool focus holds promise

Editorial: I n recent YEARS, enrollment growth has been a foreign concept for the Youngstown City Schools,


City health board’s decision on consolidation lacking foresight

Editorial: A little over a month after his tenure as mayor of Youngstown came to an end, one of Charles


Recent tale of two labor unions offers hope for the Valley’s future

Opinion: Recent tale of two labor unions offers hope for the Valley’s future The Jan. 24 Vindicator had two


Kasich plays it close to vest

Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and his administration aren’t telling reporters like me the exact


Decline in spring enrollment puts pressure on YSU’s chief

Editorial: Given that Youngstown State University’s enrollment has dropped from 15,194 in the fall of 2010 to