Opinion and Editorial

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Fix the potholes first

Opinion: Fix the potholes first Dumb, dumb and dumber. That is what I think of the Mahoning County


Ban caffeinated booze

Opinion: Ban caffeinated booze Seattle Times: Caffeinated booze is a growing menace. The U.S. Food and Drug


The numbers can’t be disputed: The Republican Party has regained control of the U.S. House of

Editorial: The numbers can’t be disputed: The Republican Party has regained control of the U.S. House of


A sad child-care story

Opinion: The Oklahoman: Naomi Whitecrow is in a graveyard. Her mother and father are headed to a courthouse,


Robocalls may backfire

Opinion: Robocalls may backfire I can’t let this election sea- son end without addressing the multitude of


Election is about the future

Opinion: Most elections are about particular policies, particular scandals or particular personalities. But


Secrecy on part of lawmakers should anger Ohio’s taxpayers

Editorial: If you want to know how much re- spect our state legislators have for us (the private sector


Meet the annoyer in chief

Opinion: WASHINGTON The election is here and Democratic control of the House is in jeopardy. So it’s time


Collection of candidates is insulting

Opinion: Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet brave individuals fighting for democracy in many


US should resolve Mexico tariff issue

Opinion: By Kate Riley McClatchy-Tribune The good news for Washington apple growers is they are


A novel idea for election reform

Opinion: A novel idea for election reform Abe Lincoln said that gov- ernment is for the people and by the


Licensing to save lives

Opinion: Licensing to save lives Los Angeles Times: There was good news in a report released last week by


Uneasy transition from ‘me’ to ‘we’

Opinion: By Mitch Anthony McClatchy-Tribune News Service Bill is a bank executive in his 40s whose


Keep an eye on Pennsylvania

Opinion: If you’re looking for a bellwether race that might tell you early on election night how the


What’s at stake on Tuesday?

Opinion: WASHINGTON During the Tuesday evening deluge, pay particular attention to these stories: South