by Lisa Jarvis Imagine a future where far fewer women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and women with a family history of breast cancer don’t have to […]
Opinion
Theocracy got its foot in the door
When the U.S. Supreme Court last year ruled, in effect, that a high school football coach who led his team in Christian prayer at the end of […]
‘Bud Lighting’ won’t stop any time soon
by Jonah Goldberg A lot of conservatives are very excited about “Bud Lighting” — a freshly minted term for boycotting companies that cater to various “woke” causes, […]
CEOs get to retire comfortably. Workers like me deserve the same
by Cynthia Murray I’ll be turning 67 soon. I’d love to be able to retire on my birthday. I’d celebrate by spending the afternoon at the mall […]
Pride 2023: A look at LGBTQ+ people’s place in history
When you’re constantly struggling, it can be hard to see how far you’ve come. Such as it is with the progress made by the LGBTQ+ community. Every […]
McCarthy declares victory, but Biden may be the real winner
by Carl P. Leubsdorf In announcing their compromise agreement to extend the debt ceiling and avert a potential economic catastrophe, both President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin […]
Is panhandling protected speech or conduct that can be regulated?
Monongalia County is moving ahead with plans to restrict panhandling. The proposed ordinance would make it unlawful to ask for money or distribute materials to “the drivers […]
Even if you like the third party idea, No Labels is not ideal
The idea of a centrist, third-party candidate for 2024 is an appealing one. But the reality might not live up to the ideal. The lobbying group No […]
I’ve lived into my 40s without ever owning a smartphone
by Stacy Torres I’ve never had a smartphone or used social media, and I’m in my 40s, so when I see young people like 17-year-old Logan Lane […]
Casey DeSantis as Lady Macbeth?
by Susan Estrich Here we go again. A strong, prominent woman in the political arena comes under attack for being too strong, too ambitious, having too big […]
