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 Essays
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 […]
Guest essay: Manchin is setting a new standard of conduct for those on Capitol Hill
by Rebecca McPhail and Charlie Burd We hope the entire nation is paying attention to West Virginia right now, because our senior senator, Joe Manchin, is conducting […]
Guest essay: Remember W.Va.’s state motto
by John Overington Sen. Joe Manchin and I are unique in that for over most of the last third of a century, we have represented the people […]
Guest essay: Keep up the momentum
by Delegate Evan Hansen and Steve Crum While the coal and natural gas industries have driven our economy for many years, it’s time to take an all-of-the-above […]
Guest essay: Where climate change intersects with public health
by Dr. Ken Hilsbos As a Fairmont physician, I am worried for my community. I am now seeing an alarming number of patients suffer heart attacks, strokes, […]