David Skolnick

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Congressman Ryan is the man of the hour

Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is at the top, or very near the top, of Gov. Ted Strickland’s list of lieutenant

Opinion: Each year, the National Journal ranks who it considers the most liberal and most conservative

Opinion: Odd-year primary elections typically don’t attract much attention. By odd-year I don’t mean

Opinion: As it stands today, the March 2010 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate would pit two of the

Opinion: Once again, it appears the Mahoning Valley is going to get left behind. Appears is the key because

Opinion: On more than one occasion, I’ve made fun of the state legislators who represent the Mahoning Valley.

Opinion: Gov. Ted Strickland’s State of the State address was similar to buckshot. There was a main target

Opinion: Ex-Attorney General Marc Dann resigned under pressure more than eight months ago, but the legacy of

Opinion: Will U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan be a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by

Opinion: Leo Jennings III, the former communications director for ex-Attorney General Marc Dann, has hired a

Opinion: Wow! That’s the reaction of many people who read the state inspector general’s report and

Opinion: To borrow a poker term, Mahoning County Democratic Chairwoman Lisa Antonini went “all in” with her

Opinion: Not pleased with the candidates recommended by the four county Democratic parties in the 33rd Ohio

Opinion: The process to replace John Boccieri in the state Senate hasn’t been easy. Some high-profile names

Opinion: On more than one occasion, someone asks me, “Are you glad the election is over?” I have mixed