It’s common knowledge that the wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly, but when it comes to the City of Morgantown addressing dilapidated structures on Pennsylvania Avenue, the wheels have turned too […]
Author: Opinion, The Dominion Post
On this July 4, a reflection upon U.S.’s progress
We’re feeling introspective this Independence Day. Certainly, we’re excited for the community parades and events and the fireworks displays after dark. (Hopefully our introspection is the only rain on your […]
MountainFest rides again
After a five-year hiatus, the rebranded Wild & Wonderful MountainFest returns tomorrow to the Greater Morgantown Area. Triple S Harley-Davidson at The Gateway, just off Interstate 79, has sponsored the […]
Congressional funds help keep PRT going
We’re thrilled to hear that West Virginia University will receive $6.4 million in congressionally directed spending to refurbish the PRT guideway and stations. The PRT is as much a part […]
Pressuring the press is legal
But don’t use gov’t power to compel On grounds that the states bringing the case lacked standing, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed the claim that the Biden administration bullied social […]
Why require license for jobs that don’t involve driving?
When Kirsten Bladh was searching for a job in urban planning she was surprised that nearly all the public sector listings she saw required a driver’s license, even though these […]
‘Middle College’ for foster kids will change their lives
Early this month, Fairmont State announced its “Middle College” would launch this fall: an endeavor specifically designed to help foster kids make the transition from high school to a two-year, […]
Mr. Putin goes to Pyongyang. We don’t like that show
Peter Morgan’s play “Patriots,” which ended its Broadway run last Sunday, tells the backstory of the rise of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The author of “The Crown” sees the story […]
Editorial Encore: A reflection on LGBTQ+ people’s place in history
EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial has been adapted from one that originally published June 2, 2023. When you’re constantly struggling, it can be hard to see how far you’ve come. Such […]
Louisiana’s ploy to display Ten Commandments
It took almost no time at all for the ACLU and other civil liberties groups to file federal suit against the state of Louisiana after GOP Gov. Jeff Landry signed […]
