Opinion and Editorial

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Bad news follows good

Editorial: Bad news follows good The past week was one of ups and downs for the Mahoning Valley. The week


Independent review of case against Houser is warranted

Editorial: Dismissal of charges against the individual who for two years was accused of being the murderer of


Betras gives Kasich a reason to keep city judgeship vacant

Editorial: Democratic Party Chairman David Betras, long an advocate for eliminating the courts in Mahoning


Electronic tether to campus

Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday As college students return home this month for the summer break, their


Make redistricting apolitical

Opinion: Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald: The news that Minnesota’s two major political parties and several


An unforgettable bunk mate

Opinion: My most prized possession aboard U.S.S. LST 582 during World War II was a life jacket called “Mae


What do you call an ex-judge?

Opinion: COLUMBUS When should you stop calling a retired judge by that honorary title? And, perhaps more


Election should be about nation’s fiscal future

Opinion: By David M. WALKER Los Angeles Times Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are both smart and


On taxes, Republicans have history on their side

Opinion: Democrats have been having a field day with the cry of ”tax cuts for the rich” — for which


Banks addicted to gambling

Opinion: By Lynn Stout Los Angeles Times Addiction counselors tell their clients, “We can’t help you


U.S. should tread lightly

Opinion: U.S. should tread lightly Los Angeles Times: As the war on drugs has spread from Mexico to Central


Does Cal enjoy distorting Bible?

Opinion: Does Cal enjoy distorting Bible? A Cal Thomas diatribe about President Obama’s position on


U.S. Postal Service proposes ill-conceived sweetheart deal

Editorial: As a newspaper, we sympathize with the U.S. Postal Service in its attempt to survive in a changing


Dann should say sorry, and mean it

Opinion: It’s been four years since Marc Dann resigned in disgrace as Ohio attorney general. But Dann, a


Taking the state’s word

Opinion: New Ulm (Minn.) Journal: The State Department of Education unveiled its new state ranking system for