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Uncle Sam must do better

Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: No, this isn’t an argument for killing Obamacare, no matter how much the


Cameras at center of controversy

Opinion: COLUMBUS This is getting monotonous, but I can’t overlook the latest cameras-in-committee-rooms


Nonviolence movement takes root in Youngstown and soars

Editorial: For the first time in Ohio his- tory, state residents officially will mark Nonviolence Week


Seminar set to enhance the black community

Opinion: The institute’s services provide spiritual development and fulfill the mission to increase education, empowerment, and enlightenment of the community on the achievements and contributions of black Americans.


Paint Mahoning Valley pink to spotlight breast cancer fight

Editorial: As we usher in this first full month of fall, awesome colors abound. Vibrant hues of red, orange,


Ohio’s county bridges worsen

Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Ohio is rich in bridges, but far behind in keeping them maintained. As the


Contest for mayor certainly is odd

Opinion: While the Youngstown mayoral Democratic primary wasn’t that compelling, the general election race is likely the most unusual I've covered.


Medicine for GOP in 2016

Opinion: WASHINGTON “If Reince Priebus from Kenosha, Wisconsin, is the Republican ‘establishment,’ God help


Military’s mishandling of sexual assault cases vexing

Opinion: WASHINGTON The latest, infuriating entry in the military’s ham-handed handling of sexual assault


Government shutdown harms employees, not the lawmakers

Editorial: More than 800,000 employees of the federal government are on furlough because Republicans and


Breaking the travel gridlock

Opinion: The Miami Herald: Just in time for the Thanks-giving travel rush, Miami International Airport


Northside nurses merit support in their fight

Opinion: Northside nurses merit support in their fight 2Yes, “business as usual” — which really means they


Teenage drivers in Ohio facing major restrictions

Editorial: First, let it be said that not all teenage drivers are irresponsible buffoons who believe that being


Minimum wage laws will hurt domestics

Opinion: Despite evidence from around the world that minimum wage laws can price low-skilled workers out of


America has lost its civility

Opinion: McCook (Neb.) Daily Gazette: “Be nice.” What mother hasn’t said that, at one time or another, when