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Jon Meacham, author, historian and news commentator, has said “…many Republicans sold their souls to Donald Trump only to have the check bounce …”.If you’re one of them, send your political contributions to the campaign of any Democratic candidate, not the DNC, and you may help save America from a grasping grifter, liar and criminal. Never has $20 meant so much for so many. — Canfield If you’re helping to clean up the storm damage in Mill Creek Park, know that the director stated they have insurance to cover damages and also reimbursement insurance for expenses. Your ...

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A reminder about how Social Security began DEAR EDITOR: Being born in 1935, I’ve had a lifetime to learn what made Social Security work from the beginning and why it isn’t working now. Social Security was not a government program; it was a group of people who realized in order to survive, they had to work together and pay their dues, each generation paying their dues for the next one. The Baby Boomers are the last generation with that work ethic. With automation and isolation, and Star Parker’s “I prefer to take care of myself” attitude, that is what is killing ...

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It was just announced that the White House is holding Medicaid benefits from both California and Minnesota. This impacts millions. How can anyone with a conscience do something so underhanded and nasty? The results may prove disastrous. Another White House poor decision. — Liberty Upon hearing of the death of Robert Mueller, Trump said, “I’m glad.” In the July 16 Vindicator, Ian Haworth wrote (regarding the death of Lindsey Graham): “Any society that celebrates the death of its fellow citizens based upon political disagreement is doomed, not just because it negates the ...

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White supremacists are a stain on America DEAR EDITOR: I have a question for the 400 white supremacists who marched through Washington D.C., on July 4. What kind of a man needs to wear a mask, a hat and sunglasses and march onto a metro train and surround a young black girl sitting by herself? The answer is — a coward. I wonder where their bravado came from. What was this young girl supposed to do? Go home, pack and leave the country so only the superior white people could live here? Menacing people of color the way you did was not only criminal, but shameful! You do know ...

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Well, it has been a long time coming and the Western Reserve Road widening project appears to be nearly completed. What a relief after all the detours and traffic issues. But has anyone noticed the railroad crossing near Southern Boulevard? What the heck? Did someone not realize that the crossing gate needed to be moved? The gate is right in the middle of the new lane and traffic is being directed around it. This project has been going on for years, and this was not addressed? Unbelievable! — Poland Wake up, America! Are you aware that the REPUBLICANS in the U.S. Congress voted ...

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Youngstown can help heal today’s society DEAR EDITOR: Fifty years ago, on the bicentennial of the U.S., in 1976, the late Howard Aley published a book, “A Heritage to Share” giving a complete history of the Youngstown area from prehistoric times until July 4, 1976. He grew up on the South Side, graduated from South High School and YSU, was the editor of the Jambar and Trinity Chimes and was a teacher at Wilson High School for years. He referenced much of his book from Joseph Butler, the founder of the Butler Art museum. Joseph Butler was also a historian of Youngstown, writing ...