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In blocking archaic law, judge likely saving lives

What a relief to know there are still courts that make decisions based on the rule of law rather than personal or political opinions. Judge Tera Salango of the Kanawha Circuit Court issued a well-founded and level-headed injunction against the 1800s law banning virtually all abortions in ...

Extreme cases and bad law

Ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, pro-choice activists and their media allies have been on a campaign to influence public opinion that the decision was a mistake. They apparently believed they had discovered an ideal case when the Indianapolis Star reported ...

Judge pauses felony abortion law

A Kanawha Circuit judge halted enforcement of West Virginia’s felony abortion ban from the 1800s, agreeing that it conflicts with laws passed more recently. Judge Tera Salango issued a temporary injunction Monday afternoon following a hearing that lasted about an hour. “I do find that ...

Next era of abortion politics unclear

by Dave Anderson There are very few laws, regulations, and Supreme Court decisions in the United States that are permanent. Certainly, most laws and regulations can be changed if Congress changes its mind or an Executive Order by the president is able to change course. The Supreme ...

July 17 letters to the editor

COVID still a threat; please get vaccinated Choices — life is full of them. Some choices are mundane. Some choices are life altering. Our friend’s family roots are on a farm in Wood County. He left this state years ago and settled in Tennessee. He met Mary. Her family roots are in ...