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Video arraignments’ return alleviates worry about safety

Editorial: The 1981 killing of Mahoning County Sheriff’s Deputy Sonny Litch as he was transporting a prisoner


Public debate is warranted

Opinion: The Mining Journal, Marquette, Mich.: A proposal backed by Gov. Rick Snyder which may, in effect,


Occupation fuels violent reaction

Opinion: Occupation fuels violent reaction The U.S. media coverage of the Middle East’s latest


Beware Arab-Muslim orbit

Opinion: The diplomatic hosannas for Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi following his brokering of the recent


A craving for Twinkies and Ho Hos

Opinion: By Amy Goldman Koss Los Angeles Times In my childhood, Hostess snack foods loomed as the symbol


The GOP’s problem

Opinion: By Richard Parker McClatchy-Tribune In the aftermath of the election, one lesson that both


Is Rubio channeling Ronald Reagan?

Opinion: Conservatives have been dreaming that a political reincarnation of Ronald Reagan would lead them to


Wild animal owners resist common sense restrictions

Editorial: It has been more than a year since Ohio made international headlines when Terry Thompson, 62,


Twinkies’ death offers lessons

Opinion: “All Gods were immortal.” — Stanislaw Lec WASHINGTON And also brands, the gods of the


Norquist’s influence waning

Opinion: Grover Norquist is losing his grip. It once seemed as if Washington’s most powerful anti-tax


Hazards of going over the cliff

Opinion: Hazards of going over the cliff The Associated Press story, “Democrats: Go over fiscal cliff,” in


Will GOP ax Y’town judgeship?

Opinion: Given that the debate over the Youngstown Municipal Court comes down to money — specifically, the


Canfield has committee surplus

Opinion: Canfield has committee surplus The city of Canfield has five boards and commissions: Planning


Shale’s great promise

Opinion: By William McKenzie The Dallas Morning News We’re hearing plenty about Republicans and Democrats


State Legislature should ban Internet sweepstakes parlors

Editorial: Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, who has made no secret of his disdain for gambling joints cloaked