Opinion and Editorial

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Big coal buys access to kids

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords If some predator were stalking fourth-graders in your community,


A reminder to be safe

Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: June is National Safety Month throughout the United States, and each


Valley can use its old technology to fuel new green-energy growth

Opinion: Valley can use its old technology to fuel new green-energy growth “Energy drives Valley native”


In aftermath of Warren fire, lessons emerge for all of us

Editorial: Shock and anguish continue to envelop the city of Warren and the entire Mahoning Valley as funerals


Let’s fight childhood obesity

Opinion: By Sherita Hill Golden McClatchy-Tribune As a physician, all too often I see young adults who


US education remains unequal

Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Cities rarely make headlines for their good news. Just the


Making laws is a travesty

Opinion: “The legislative cannot transfer the power of making laws to any other hands. ... The power of the


Let’s craft a moral budget

Opinion: By Ed Feulner The Heritage Foundation Can the federal government’s spending spree last forever?


Gov. Perry’s prayer for votes

Opinion: Many Christians amaze me with their arrogance, bigotry and audacity to confine God in their own


Some facts to consider at YSU

Opinion: It appears the contract negotiations between Youngstown State University and the union representing


Mahoning County’s treasurer should seek special state audit

Editorial: Daniel Yemma was sworn in last week as Mahoning County treasurer against the backdrop of his


Promise to seniors is sacred

Opinion: Over 40 years ago, President Johnson instituted a new American promise. His promise was clear.


YSU faculty, staff have made many sacrifices in pay, workload

Opinion: YSU faculty, staff have made many sacrifices in pay, workload In last Sunday’s editorial, The


YSU 101: There’s always money

Opinion: There’s a lot to like about Youngstown State University, and I continue to discover more likes


Don’t gamble Illinois’ future

Opinion: The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle: Illinois has a debt issue that is related to an even more problematic