Opinion and Editorial

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Rebels being tamed

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords They came, they saw, they were conquered. That sums up the fate of


Some men feel entitled to be a cad

Opinion: WASHINGTON I write often about the problem of entitlement spending. Today’s topic is the problem


Valley Relay for Life teams go the distance, merit acclaim

Editorial: Relays for Life in the Mahoning Valley always exude fierce competition and sky-high goals. It


Entitlement cuts are key

Opinion: By Brian Riedl Heritage Foundation Most everyone agrees the federal budget is out of control.


Fed up with Valley Democrats? Visit GOP open house Saturday

Opinion: Fed up with Valley Democrats? Visit GOP open house Saturday I am writing today as a re- action to


The latest case of paranoia

Opinion: The latest case of paranoia Los Angeles Times: A federal appeals court will soon consider a


Reducing prison population is inevitable, but at what cost?

Editorial: The entire population of the city of Warren could be put in Ohio’s prisons, and there would still


Gov. Brown’s hugs to GOP fail to ease budget battle

Opinion: SACRAMENTO Pausing in his struggle to solve, or to get others to solve, today’s iteration of


Plan widens trade imbalance

Opinion: By Alan Tonelson McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Federal budget clashes represent one major front


TRADE AGREEMENTS: PRO & CON Pact promises economic jolt

Opinion: By Thomas J. DONOHUE McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON It’s rare in the nation’s capital these days


Arnold’s orgy of self-glory

Opinion: By Steve Lopez Los Angeles Times Back in October 2003, I witnessed a remarkable spectacle at a


Pakistanis play Plame game

Opinion: Pakistanis play Plame game Seattle Times: So it has come to this. Pakistani authorities miffed


The line blurs between FCC and those it regulates

Opinion: By Ryan Blethen Seattle Times The incestuous relationship between Congress and lobbyists is well


Survey says: We’re splitting

Opinion: One of American politics’ most comforting nostrums is the notion that we always are united by far


Assignment for city schools: Improve critical thinking

Editorial: “Excellence is not a skill; it’s an attitude.” That short message on the sign welcoming students,