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House abdicates, Rulli hides again

DEAR EDITOR: In July, Republicans closed the House of Representatives earlier than planned to avoid a vote on releasing the Epstein files. Presently, Republicans are keeping the House closed again. Not because of the government shutdown, but because when the House reconvenes, there will be enough votes to force the release of the Epstein files. Why are Republicans so desperate to conceal the Epstein files? Who are they protecting? Moreover, by keeping the House closed, Republicans have abdicated their oversight responsibilities, effectively allowing Trump to rule as a king ...

It’s up to you to save the American Dream

DEAR EDITOR: Democrat, Independent and Republican voters and workers, there is a constant threat to your constitutional freedoms and your workers’ prosperity under the current Republican administration. With the total cost of living going skyward in our America and the U.S. federal minimum wage still at $7.25 per hour, in 2025, the American Dream is no longer affordable to young people. When you vote in the upcoming elections, think about your personal freedoms and liberties, and worker prosperity. American workers unite and organize because your only path into the middle ...

Losing faith in the US is the American way

DEAR EDITOR: I’ve been around long enough to experience many social and economic changes here in America, at which time many believed, to quote a 1965 song, we were on the “Eve of Destruction.” Well, many of those concerns have been addressed, yet many remain, and here we are still relying solely on our strong democratic institutions, which enable democracy to function. Our institution ensures government accountability via a framework for decision-making, public participation and a peaceful, constitutional transfer of power. Our legislative bodies, independent judiciaries ...

Sound off!

In reading the Oct. 21 front page story of James Comey’s trial and his lawyers’ claim that the case is “driven by Trump’s personal animus,” the president is probably thinking to himself: “Welcome to My World” because he’s had plenty of Dem-driven witch hunts laid upon him. How appropriate that Comey’s trial is taking place during Halloween — the witch-hunt season. This is a prime example of the pot calling the kettle black. — Hubbard A recent edition of your newspaper had another full page of property tax issues for cities, towns and villages in Mahoning County. ...

Reelect Monica Deavers in Austintown

DEAR EDITOR: In these challenging times, political leaders face public opinion, which impacts elections. This is especially true of incumbents. Austintown Township will be electing two expiring trustee positions who will be leading the community over the next four years. Trustees Monica Deavers and Robert Santos are incumbents seeking reelection. Monica Deavers is a lifelong resident of Austintown and longtime owner of Charly’s Family Restaurant. She entered the political spectrum in 2021 and was elected trustee on a platform of encouraging economic growth; support for small ...

It’s time to be vocal and then to vote local

DEAR EDITOR: Election season is here and early voting is underway in Ohio. That’s why the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown is strongly encouraging voters to get educated about local races and make their voices heard at the ballot box. While some may call this an “off-year” election — we say there are no “off” years. Local elections have real consequences. They matter — a lot. Local races are where the action is, and they’re the ones that determine whether our families and communities thrive or decline — in real ways. Take the mayoral and city ...