by Delegate Mark Zatezalo Since the first day of the 117th Congress, the state of West Virginia has enjoyed an exceptionally large role in our nation’s political […]
Letters to the Editor
Guest essay: Freedom to Vote Act demonstrates Sen. Manchin’s continuing commitment to West Virginia democracy
by Charlene Marshall and Clif Moore West Virginians are extremely patriotic people and have rightfully and enthusiastically watched the debate over campaign finance and election reforms closely […]
Guest essay: Reduce the stigma — and the cost — around menstruation
by Alisa Clements Half of the world’s population shares a common experience: getting a period. But instead of treating menstruation as a normal, healthy bodily function, our […]
Oct. 10 letters to the editor
‘Even in govt., Job No. 1 is to pay your bills’ Sen. Capito has been playing partisan games long enough. The most urgent issues deal with budget […]
Guest essay: The truth about Columbus and his ‘discoveries’
by Max Flomen This Monday brings us to yet another round of controversies surrounding the impending “celebration” of Columbus Day. (How does anyone actually celebrate? Play golf?) […]
Oct. 3 letters to the editor
Levies support Mon County’s excellence Mr. Paul Hevner of Morgantown argues that the excess levies in Monongalia County and Morgantown are “unfair” and that he does not […]
Guest essay: W.Va. has the right election formula
by Amanda Carpenter West Virginia should be proud of how well it performed during the 2020 election. When confronted with the challenges of the pandemic, Gov. Jim […]
Guest essay: To beat the opioid crisis, lift people out of poverty
by Dr. Erin Winstanley What is the best thing we can do to address the opioid epidemic? I’ve been asked this question countless times. The best answer […]
Guest essay: Don’t chop up counties when redistricting
by Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer Our state constitution uses mandatory language to spell out how redistricting is to be conducted. In Article 1, section 4 and Article […]
Guest essay: Sen. Manchin must protect seniors’ voting rights. Reconsider the filibuster
by Max Richtman Seniors who voted safely and securely by mail in the 2020 election may find that it isn’t so easy next time, thanks to restrictive […]