West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is leaving open the possibility — albeit remote — that he could run for the Senate as an independent. The veteran Democratic senator announced earlier […]
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Can St. Patrick & green beer save American democracy?
by Brian Clancy Let’s make a few things crystal clear right up front. First and foremost, green beer has always been a bad choice and is without any saving grace. […]
Confessions of a former W.Va. Legislature fanboy
Back in January, I wrote a commentary in praise of the West Virginia Legislature. Here is what I said: “Let me confess now that I am a fan” of the […]
Give ‘em hell, Joe
by Martin Schram The Kid was back (but we didn’t know it yet). The President of the United States was channeling his inner Scranton Joe (but we hadn’t seen it […]
Women’s History Month: An observance with significance
by F. Willis Johnson The historical significance of Women’s History Month should not be understated. It was born out of the need to acknowledge the often-overlooked achievements of women that […]
What will Gen Z voters say in 2024 at polls?
by Jerald McNair Two years ago, America saw its youngest voters turn out for the midterm elections at rates not seen since 2018, when there was a historic high. Nearly […]
You need to know what Trump is saying
by Jackie Calmes Donald Trump famously benefited from billions in free media in his 2016 campaign — way too much, as some in the business later conceded. Back then he […]
Inconsistent Republicans
In politics, it is often difficult to be consistent. Holding true to a particular ideology may require an individual to be for or against something that they personally object to […]
Mediocrity of Jon Stewart
Thank you, Mary Trump, for plumbing the shallow waters of Jon Stewart’s wit. A psychologist and sharp critic of her uncle Donald, Mary Trump accused the “Daily Show” host of […]
Trump promises to protect Christians from persecution
Speaking to an audience of devoted fans at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville last Friday, Donald Trump said if re-elected president he will “… create a new federal […]




