Opinion and Editorial

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Some leaders greet unrest with quick, violent responses

Editorial: Every day brings new reports of democracy movements in the Middle East and nearby states and new


Bargaining legislation takes us back in time

Opinion: Its back to the fu- ture for the middle class and for all public employees in Ohio. As you read


Hockey, hip checks and Hartzell

Opinion: I’ve been fairly outspoken the last few weeks about issues surrounding government workers’ pay,


Kasich was open about his agenda

Opinion: Every time a Democratic Party leader, such as Mahoning County Chairman David Betras, issues a


Mayor, columnist take unfair shots at Mahoning County courts

Opinion: This letter is in response to Mayor Williams’ attack on the Common Pleas Court judges and Bertram de


Is racing good for horses?

Opinion: Is racing good for horses? The horse has been our com- panion, it has borne our burdens, it has


Guardian Angels will tend to cities of Youngstown, Warren

Editorial: While the presence in the Ma- honing Valley of members of an international crime-watch organization


The season to be less than jolly

Editorial: The season to be less than jolly It’s the most bone-jarring season of all. We’re not talking


Where are the challengers?

Opinion: Youngstown city government isn’t exactly humming along perfectly. Yet five of the seven members of


Fair price for milk

Opinion: By Arden Tewksbury OtherWords Despite treating her cows humanely, strictly adhering to milk


A time to talk

Opinion: A time to talk Columbus Dispatch: New guidance from a national association of cancer doctors


Concern for poor dwindling

Opinion: By Harold Jackson McClatchy-Tribune For no particular reason, a memory flashed across my mind


That pension looks like a million bucks; take another 100 grand for good measure

Editorial: Pogo said it best for public em- ployees in the state of Ohio: “We have met the enemy, and he is


Smoke, mirrors and other deceptions

Opinion: On the home page of the Office of Management and Budget website, President Obama is quoted: “Rather


Hands off Star-Spangled Banner

Opinion: Hands off Star-Spangled Banner I have heard the National An- them sung many times, and if I had