by Will Bunch For a nation that’s awakened every morning for nearly two years to a Groundhog Day of pandemic and paranoia, the scenes from Donald Trump’s […]
Opinion
Natural vs. vaccine COVID immunity
There has been much debate about the efficacy of vaccine-induced immunity vs. infection-induced (or “natural”) immunity. While it’s true that getting any virus or infection — in […]
No heroes in Neil Young-Spotify saga
by Tyler Cowen The debates over cancel culture are reaching new heights of absurdity. Consider the decisions of musical icons Neil Young and Joni Mitchell to remove […]
Some of us still have some growing up to do
“I know you are, but what am I?” Remember that kid from fifth grade? That little riposte constituted his entire arsenal of comebacks. Slam him with the […]
Bills would codify myth, nullify local LGBTQ protections
Our weekly “The Good, the Bad and the Stupid” roundups are good for giving you a glimpse of the bills our state Legislature is considering and that […]
States with stronger gun laws have lower rates of shooting homicides
by Michael Smolens Amid an increase in gun violence across the nation, officials are struggling to understand why it’s happening and what to do about it. The […]
Crime and a widow’s eloquence
Trust in government has been declining since the administration of President Lyndon Johnson. According to Pew Research, only 36% of Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents and 9% of […]
COLUMN: Refs really blew it with a no call that sent Taz Sherman back to the locker room
MORGANTOWN — Baylor’s knockout blow was a right cross from Jeremy Sochan … literally. In the midst of the best game of his career, Taz Sherman had […]
For the sake of national unity, don’t block this Court nomination
Maybe it’s just wishful thinking, but Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement offers Republicans a real opportunity. No, not the opportunity to install yet another hard-right conservative on […]
Trump may believe his Big Lie, but it shouldn’t save him from guilty verdict
by Harry Litman Many experts doubt the ultimate ability of the criminal justice system to convict Donald Trump because it’s possible he really believed he’d won the election. […]