Opinion and Editorial

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Don’t let Righetti and her cohorts move Valley back to Middle Ages

Opinion: Bertram de Souza’s column last Sunday, “Righetti flexes her muscle,” was right on the money. The


Ohio needs SB 5 to rein in unions

Opinion: Ohio needs SB 5 to rein in unions For some time now, The Vindi- cator has published letter after


In defense of teachers

Opinion: In defense of teachers Well, the time has come for someone to stand up for the legions of


An open letter to the feds

Opinion: U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach Northern District of Ohio Cleveland Dear Mr. U.S. Attorney:


iPad is game-changer for those with Down syndrome

Opinion: Nicky Campos’ fingers fly over an iPad, spelling words on the “Little Speller” application.


Hit crooked politicians where it hurts: in their pensions

Editorial: Let’s hope the third time is the charm. Twice before state Rep. Robert F. Hagan of Youngstown


Williams lays solid foundation for national police-chief search

Editorial: Two months ago today in this space, we argued that Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams must exhaust all


Panic sets in as time runs out to alter Ohio budget

Opinion: COLUMBUS The Republican-controlled Ohio Senate is winding down its deliberations on the $55.6


France’s code of silence

Opinion: France’s code of silence Los Angeles Times: France is reeling over the shocking arrest of


St. Patrick Church turns 100, earns praise from community

Editorial: 2In those 10 decades, the church has built a solid reputation as a beacon for spiritual development


Don’t tolerate homophobia

Opinion: In recent years, I have committed myself to the work of justice that speaks loudly and boldly to


The bright side of storm damage

Opinion: The bright side of storm damage I own Weaver & Weaver Con- struction Co. and I feel like your


A new chapter for libraries

Opinion: A new chapter for libraries Decreases in state fund- ing have overstayed their welcome in the


The more things change ...

Opinion: Lisa Antonini, disgraced ex-Mahoning County treasurer and chairwoman of the county’s Democratic


Hiding behind a ‘privilege’

Opinion: Hiding behind a ‘privilege’ Los Angeles Times: In a perfunctory order, the Supreme Court on Monday