by Gene Collier Audience research done by Fox News might be the most sophisticated data-wrangling operation on the planet, but you can be justifiably skeptical that it can separate its […]
Opinion
Origins of COVID the latest ‘conspiracy theory’ proved right
by Joe Battenfeld A report that the COVID-19 virus leaked from a lab in China is the latest former right wing “conspiracy theory” that’s gaining traction and undermining trust in […]
COLUMN: The financial numbers are in about Larry Harrison’s termination, but still no reason given as to why
MORGANTOWN — The numbers are in on Larry Harrison’s separation agreement with WVU, and the former men’s associate head coach has earned a respectable payday of more than $350,000. According […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 7: In memoriam
In this special edition of “The Good, the Bad and the Stupid,” we will honor a number of bills that could have improved West Virginia for the better but are […]
Giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 video exclusive violates First Amendment
by Michael I. Meyerson When the Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy gave Fox News’ leading election denier, Tucker Carlson, exclusive access to surveillance footage from the Jan. 6, […]
The PEIA fix is tough medicine
West Virginia’s health insurance program for government employees and their spouses is our state’s version of the “third rail of politics.” It is frequently considered untouchable, like Social Security at […]
Double whammy for SNAP recipients
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will suffer one blow this month when they get their March benefits, which will no longer include the pandemic-era increase despite still astronomical food […]
A note on Dilbert comics
As many of you may already know, Scott Adams, creator of the comic Dilbert, recently made several racially insensitive comments, including referring to Black people as “a hate group.” As […]
How the U.S. can turn China from a foe into a friendly competitor
by Jonah Goldberg The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held its first hearing this week. In interviews and joint […]
I was a teenage librarian. Don’t arrest me
Some time ago, I worked after school and during summers at my town’s public library. My supervisor was Mrs. Fowkes, a stunning grandmother who, in summer, wore straw hats with […]
