by Adam Minter It’s a familiar story: a once-dominant U.S. industry is challenged by low-cost competitors overseas and gradually loses market share. This time, however, the pressured industry isn’t a […]
Opinion
Policing drag has a long history. There’s a reason politicians are at it again
by Lucas Hilderbrand In a 2020 episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the contestants participated in a parody of a presidential candidate debate. Jaida Essence Hall handily won the challenge with […]
The lessons of spring: Birth, rebirth, renewal
Flowers are poking up through the thawing earth. Trees and bushes are sporting their vibrant blooms. Grass is growing and getting greener. The birds that flew south for the winter […]
April 9 letters to the editor
Before going nuclear, try geothermal energy West Virginians have dodged a bullet — for now. The West Virginia Senate tabled a bill that would have allowed our industry-friendly Department of […]
Guest essay: What is Medicaid and WV CHIP renewal?
Here’s what you need to know By Tadd Haynes Three years ago, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in response to COVID-19 that provided critical support […]
Saudi ‘golfwashing’ isn’t working, and Americans should be proud of that
by Weifeng Zhong Two worlds collide in professional golf’s biggest event this week as top players from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed upstart league, compete in the […]
Republicans must get over their fear of Medicare
by Karl W. Smith Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy sent a letter last week to President Joe Biden in which he admonished the White House for not taking more […]
Citizens rising up against guns and for our children
by Rob Okun “Until people start to go into the streets and protest, we’re not going to see the changes … If you don’t have the people rising up, like […]
Disney strips DeSantis of his fairytale ending
Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent months boasting about his victory over a “woke” corporation after demanding the state Legislature yank the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Walt Disney Co.’s control. […]
Now that Finland is part of NATO, can it help Ukraine fight Russia?
by Emma Ashford Officials at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization were celebrating at their headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday as the alliance welcomed Finland into its fold. In joining NATO, […]
