by Rabbi Joe Hample There is no better-known Jewish object than the dreidel, the top that we spin at Chanukkah, with Hebrew letters on the four sides. […]
Guest Essays
Guest essay: W.Va.’s future depends on varied, affordable energy
by Mike Oliverio Affordable electricity is critical to West Virginia’s economic future. Whether it’s a futuristic hyperloop facility, advanced manufacturing or new data center, they all require […]
Guest essay: COP26 or ‘cop-out’: A cry for local action
by Alan D. Bristow The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, was supposed to be the time when countries offered real solutions to […]
Guest essay: Not my grandfather’s Chanukah
by Richard Cohen This year Chanukah began three nights after Thanksgiving. Oy Veh! While we were still stuffing ourselves with leftovers — turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry […]
Guest essay: Education protests echo Kanawha County 1974
by Ron Iannone When I read and hear about parents today wanting to be more involved in their children’s education, it brings back memories of an article […]
Guest essay: Coal still important globally
by Syd S. Peng Much of the world is now in the grips of an energy crisis. Economies coming back to life following the shock of the […]
Guest essay: Dear Sen. Manchin, help West Virginians keep their jobs when family members need their help
by Jim McKay and Danielle Atkinson On Thanksgiving, families across West Virginia gathered with their loved ones. Thanksgiving epitomizes how much families care about one another. That […]
Guest essay: W.Va. needs to develop a better mental health system
by Jason D. Parmer In the 2022 Regular Session, the West Virginia Legislature will be presented with proposals to change the “mental hygiene” court process. Mental hygiene […]
Guest essay: Champion policies supporting medical innovation
by Nick Rahall Nowadays, it is easy to feel like the news is filled with partisan issues that only matter in Washington. However, many of these issues […]
Guest essay: Let’s keep West Virginia hunters healthy
by Jon Hammond During my 15 seasons as the head coach of the West Virginia University rifle team, I have seen the importance of hunting as a […]
