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Pope Leo’s flawed war doctrine

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Pope Leo XIV used part of his Palm Sunday message to castigate the United States for attempting to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power and threatening the world with mass destruction. In doing so, the “American Pope” confused the real enemy in the war. Addressing thousands in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope claimed God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage war. He called the Iran war “atrocious” violence that cannot be justified by faith. He further said that God doesn’t hear the prayers of people whose “hands (are) full of blood.” Does he not include Iran’s ...

Hanni’s judgment in signs, billboards is abominable

Letters to the Editor

DEAR EDITOR: If these blatant, in-your-face actions demonstrate in any measure Judge Mark Hanni’s character and reprehensible display of judgment he certainly is beneath the honor of a seat as judge. If you have not yet seen the absolute abominable campaign signs and billboards you certainly have heard about them. Democrat turned wannabe Republican Judge Mark Hanni’s sickening display of graphics used sacrilegiously is highly offensive to all, regardless of religious affiliation or its absence. The depth of expressed disdain and indifference to those of faith, let alone to the ...

Did you really think Trump would lower prices?

Editorials

President Donald Trump’s assault on our democratic institutions did not stop voters from giving him a second term. The top reason they cited for reelecting him was the economy, notably their unhappiness over high prices. During the campaign, Trump promised to “bring prices down, starting on Day One.” How he would do this was left to our imagination. It seemed something along the lines of using his awesome powers to freeze prices and even make some melt. That and a pack of lies. Two days back in office, Trump issued a “Fact Sheet” headlined “President Donald J. Trump ...

Focus on responsibility for Alcohol Awareness Month

Letters to the Editor

DEAR EDITOR: April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reflect on your alcohol consumption. For adults who choose to drink, the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes moderation, advises that drinking less is better for overall health than drinking more, and notes that some people should not drink at all. The scientific report that informed these recommendations defines moderate drinking as up to one drink per day for women and up to two per day for men. Examples of one drink include 12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, or 1.5 oz. distilled spirits. Each contains the same ...

Multi-pronged attack is needed to wage war on child abuse

Editorials

Those cruising past Warren G Harding High School or Boardman Park this month cannot help but notice the gargantuan garden of colorful pinwheels planted firmly in the ground and spinning whimsically in the wind. That plethora of 2,500 total pinwheels is designed to grab attention to a noble but challenging cause: preventing child abuse and neglect in our community, state and nation. The symbolism of the pinwheels is stark and heart-rending as each represents a case of abuse or mistreatment of a child in Mahoning and Trumbull counties in 2025. As April has been declared Child Abuse and ...

Remembering spending time in Monkey’s Nest

Letters to the Editor

DEAR EDITOR: This is an issue concerning WKBN’s report on the Monkey’s Nest neighborhood. I’m probably the last living person who roamed the streets on West Rayen Avenue. The gentleman’s report did get into very early times with his newspaper issue, but showing the homes that looked like junk was further from the truth. My grandparents lived at the end of the street right next to the large lumber yard. The home was where nine of my uncles and one aunt grew up. The area was populated with some prominent folks and yes, as time moved on homes did fall apart and yes, the black ...