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- We must protect safety nets
December 18th, 2011 at 12:01 AM
The holidays are a time for celebration, but so often they are an unfortunate reminder about how families in this country are struggling.
- 'Nanny State' not the answer
December 18th, 2011 at 12:01 AM
When it comes to charity, is it the responsibility of the state or private enterprise?
- Winners played to win: President loses big
November 20th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
There has been speculation as to the ramifications of this past election and what it means for the
- Voters weren’t fooled: Major loss for GOP
November 20th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The outcome of the Nov. 8 General Election both answered some important questions and raised another
- No need for Issue 2
October 30th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Police work is more than a skilled trade and more than a profession. It is a way of life. What law enforcement officers go through “on the job” carries over into our personal lives.
- Issue 2 Good for Us
October 30th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
To watch the false and misleading anti-Issue 2 TV ads, you would be left with the impression that fireman, fire victims and hospital patients will be dead on the streets if Issue 2 passes. The impressions created by the ads are wrong. An analysis by Politifact.com found two of these ads regarding staffing levels and other issues to be “mostly false.”
- Is Issue 3 good for Ohio?
October 2nd, 2011 at 12:00 AM
’Twas the night before Christmas 2009. While America was drinking its Christmas eggnog in familial bliss, Congress foisted a gift onto the country unwanted by 70 percent of Americans. Congress did it in the darkest and coldest of nights while America was distracted with holiday cheer. “The day is for honest men, the night for thieves.”
- Is Issue 3 good for Ohio?
October 2nd, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Backers of Issue 3 want us to believe that it’s about repealing the so-called “individual mandate” of what they call “Obamacare.” In fact, it isn’t.
- Unions cost jobs
September 4th, 2011 at 12:01 AM
“Why won’t your business locate in Youngstown, Ohio?” is the big question.
- Labor’s role vital
September 4th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Labor Day has always held special significance for the people of the Mahoning Valley for a number of reasons.