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Our dangerous failure of imagination

by John M. Crisp Generally, comparisons between Donald Trump and Adolph Hitler aren’t particularly persuasive. They often reflect an over-the-top, sky-is-falling semi-hysteria. Trump and Hitler? Let’s not get carried away. On the other hand, do we have something to fear from a ...

Trump tightens his grip on the GOP nomination

As expected, Donald Trump earned an easy victory in the Iowa Republican caucus on Monday, breaking records in the process. The result moves him closer to recapturing the GOP presidential nomination, although he still has significant work ahead of him. Trump took 51% of the vote, beating ...

Christie enters the pantheon of patriots

Chris Christie has done himself a service, done his Republican Party a service and, most importantly, done his nation a service. He convincingly expressed great remorse for having endorsed Donald Trump in 2016. Then he entered the 2024 nomination race with the goal of stopping a repeat ...

W.Va. voters have alternatives to GOP

You may have noticed that virtually all the discussion surrounding West Virginia state elections has centered around the Republican candidates for office. In large part, that’s because West Virginia is increasingly a one-party state where elections are determined in the primary. But it ...

Jan. 14 letters to the editor

The 40th anniversary of MLK Jr. Day As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15, we once again honor the many contributions of Dr. King in the journey toward ending racial discrimination in this country. Among Dr. King’s many significant ...

The evil of two lessers

Some voters in recent elections have complained about being forced to choose between “the lesser of two evils.” In the 2024 election it appears we are heading for a worse choice — the evil of two lessers. Donald Trump continues demeaning and defaming anyone who disagrees with him. He ...