There must have been a strange and rare alignment of stars on Jan. 18, because on that day, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State […]
Author: Opinion, The Dominion Post
Rainbow House a welcome addition
This month, Rainbow House celebrated its grand opening. As Monongalia County’s first LGBTQ+ shelter, it’s a welcome addition to our community. Historically, emergency — and even long-term — shelters have […]
Nancy Walker leaves behind big shoes to fill
After 28 years of service on the Monongalia County Board of Education, Nancy Walker has announced her decision not to seek reelection. Walker has always been known for her engagement […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 2
Good: HB 4428 — a candidate for election for any state, county, or local office is required to have his or her principal residence within the election district for the […]
SB 468: Anti-abortion propaganda in schools
The West Virginia Senate is advancing a bill that would force schools to show students an anti-abortion propaganda film produced by an extreme “pro-life” group that became infamous for secretly […]
Teachers aren’t happy. It’s not hard to see why
After reviewing some of the results from the West Virginia Education Association’s recent teacher survey, it’s easy to see why the Mountain State’s school system is struggling. A few highlights: […]
Dems dismiss Trump supporters at their own peril
Donald Trump’s blowout win in Iowa Monday night was a wake-up call for Democrats, but not for the reason they think. The reaction from the left over Trump’s 51% rout […]
Fla. to import prescription drugs. Good luck
The U.S. pays 50% more per capita for prescription drugs than Canada. Frustrated by this discrepancy, a handful of states in recent years have developed plans to import cheaper medications […]
Libraries in the 21st century
Perhaps you’ve seen those “alternative” weather maps that measure the snow forecast not in inches of accumulation, but in number of books you’ll need to keep yourself entertained until you […]
Trump tightens his grip on the GOP nomination
As expected, Donald Trump earned an easy victory in the Iowa Republican caucus on Monday, breaking records in the process. The result moves him closer to recapturing the GOP presidential […]
