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A tribute to Jenni Rivera

Opinion: By Jose Miguel Leyva McClatchy-Tribune With Jenni Rivera’s death, the world has lost not only an


A book is an ideal gift for Christmas

Opinion: During the holidays, a shopping mall can be more like a shopping maul. One way to avoid that scene


Keep political appointees out

Opinion: The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wisc.: What we need in our elections is more politics. Specifically,


Youngstown mayoral race suddenly gets exciting

Opinion: Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone’s statement that he is “reconsidering” a run for his position is


Ignore market cacophony

Opinion: “Don’t peek.” Parents with children prone to snooping for presents aren’t the only ones urging


Why we’re nearing the cliff

Opinion: WASHINGTON If you have worked hard for five decades, made pots of money and now want to squander


Senate votes to squeeze Iran

Opinion: Senate votes to squeeze Iran Chicago Tribune: Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., who has been recovering from


Jobs vs. the environment

Opinion: By Lee Ballinger OtherWords I know what it’s like to depend upon coal to feed a family. Many


Nothing is free in today’s increasingly unfriendly skies

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Those who say we should run government like a business must not be


Warren can’t afford to tear down old St. Joseph hospital

Editorial: The Florida owner of the crumbling structure has ignored the city’s appeals.


Gov. John Kasich campaigned on the idea of smaller government. However, the first-term Republican

Opinion: Gov. John Kasich campaigned on the idea of smaller government. However, the first-term Republican


Poor planning vs. nature

Opinion: By Katie Tubb Heritage Foundation Heavy rains wiping out crops, the Baltic Sea freezing over,


Let’s take the plunge

Opinion: By Jack Shakely Los Angeles Times In February 2003, 450 economists, including 10 of the 24


Tale of two cities: It’s worst of times for Paramount theaters

Editorial: The theater’s seats have been empty for years. The Paramount sign has been removed from the front


‘Back to the future’ for GOP

Opinion: Sitting in the room at the Jack Kemp Leadership Award dinner last week, listening to Sen. Marco