Catherine Nolan, Morgantown In response to recent public comments by Morgantown’s deputy mayor, Mark Brazaitis, I might suggest to him that the Haymaker Forest would have been a great place […]
Opinion
Taking precautions to stay cool to keep summer enjoyable is critical
No one needed to know what day the summer solstice fell on this year. But most of us are gasping to know when the fall equinox gets here. For the […]
How we might solve problems facing our state
By Micah Weglinski As residents of West Virginia, we face a number of challenges. To list them all here would be a bigger challenge. Instead of focusing on our problems, […]
Need for civility has to come from both sides of political spectrum
By Barry Lee Wendell I keep hearing from so-called “conservatives” about the need for civility, to accept people with different ideas and remain friendly, if not friends. That seems to […]
Senate leader’s tweets, acts not healthy for PEIA panel
Think of it as another kind of the trickle-down theory. This one did not emanate from the White House but it probably was inspired from there. That is, the need […]
Vote for candidate who has support of voters
Bader Giggenbach, Morgantown Corporate money has a corrosive influence in politics. It is important to know where politicians get their support. Republican Allen Loughry was elected to the West Virginia […]
Trump is compromised in more ways than one
Laura Christy, Morgantown The president of the United States is compromised. Trump is compromised by his lack of character, his nonexistent patriotism, his abundant narcissism and/or he is compromised by […]
Kavanaugh poses real threat to health care
Danielle Walker, Morgantown I am a single mom with two sons who have extensive medical needs, and I value affordable health insurance. I’ve had many health issues, including ovarian cysts, […]
Immigration policy can be win-win proposition
Linda Jacknowitz, Morgantown I am the granddaughter of immigrants from Eastern Europe. They all became proud citizens of the United States and led productive lives here. I recognize how fortunate […]
Amendment 1 is not pro-life; elect women
By Julia Hamilton On Nov. 6, West Virginia voters will have a serious decision to make, so it’s important we know the facts. Let’s start with the actual wording of […]
