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Youngstown council must let voters decide charter changes

Editorial: While Youngstown City Coun- cil members might feel the urge to fiddle with the proposed amendments


Stark warning to terrorists

Opinion: By Robin Simcox Los Angeles Times In the year since President Obama approved a successful raid


Electric cars are a good bet

Opinion: By Nicholas L. CAIN McClatchy-Tribune CLERMONT, Calif. Oil prices in the United States have


Is a racial revolution looming?

Opinion: Now that census data show — for the first time in American history — the number of white babies born


The ‘memorial’ part of this day is being buried by the mundane

Editorial: There are many ways of getting back in touch with what this special day means — or is supposed to


An irresponsible Congress

Opinion: WASHINGTON Falling off a cliff is never a good idea. Then again, neither is digging yourself


Remembering a better time

Opinion: Remembering a better time Although in every age there are troubled times about, I can’t help but


Blame to go around for hunger in world

Opinion: By Carmelo Ruiz-Marrero McClatchy-Tribune Today is World Hunger Day, and we must address rising


Squeeze play by liberals

Opinion: WASHINGTON In one of his characteristic conniptions about people who frustrated him, Theodore


An odyssey that ends well

Opinion: An odyssey that ends well Kansas City Star: At one point in the improbable odyssey of dissident


Electronic ‘big brother’ for truckers

Opinion: By James L. GATTUSO Heritage Foundation America’s truckers are known for their independence,


Take aim at root causes of crime

Opinion: Just days after law enforcement officials in Mahoning County had warned of possible gang violence at


Bob Evans serves up patriotism

Opinion: At the Bob Evans restaurant in Boardman, customers can get a little extra flavor with their meal.


‘Stuck’ isn’t the word for it

Opinion: ‘Stuck’ isn’t the word for it While driving home from work I saw a bumper sicker on a car that


Cemetery flags bear witness

Opinion: By Dr. PAUL KENGOR Special to The Vindicator Like many Americans, I never cease to be moved by