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Opinion

From president to profit

Donald Trump’s approval numbers continue to crater. Even Republicans have cooled on the president’s performance. But the president shows no sign of noticing, nor is he changing his ways. Even his gaslighting has gone wan. He’s failed to make Americans believe that prices are going down ...

Congress must act to release Epstein files

DEAR EDITOR: I’m very concerned that our Republican members of Congress are unwilling to stand up for victims of sexual abuse. I wonder how many of these idle Republican members would want the first sexual experience of their daughter, especially a 14-year-old daughter, to be at the hands of ...

Why won’t mall owner be held accountable?

DEAR EDITOR: I estimated there are approximately 4,600 properties listed in the 12-page supplement published in The Vindicator this week listing delinquent Mahoning County land taxes for 2024. Of those, only about 30 taxpayers owe between $10,000 to $100,000 in back taxes, with most of these ...

Bring back the great American toothpick

DEAR EDITOR: There are many unjust aspects of our society, and not least of which is the lack of publicly available toothpicks, particularly in restaurants. Patrons are provided all other necessities to enjoy a meal. Therefore, it is baffling to me as to why an essential aspect of any meal, ...

Libraries are all about books and literacy

DEAR EDITOR: After reading the recent news article on the future of the Family Place Library, I was a bit taken back at the quote, “Libraries are not only about books. They are about strengthening families and supporting children from their earliest years.” I assert that the very heart of ...

Orchids & onions

ORCHID: To the Youngstown State University men’s and women’s cross country teams for going the distance to win 2025 Horizon League championships this fall. The YSU men won their fourth-consecutive league title, becoming just the third program in conference history to achieve that amazing ...