These days, Eddie Campbell Jr. makes his living as superintendent of Monongalia County Schools. He was a high school principal before that. During Tuesday night’s meeting of the Mon Board […]
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Take bipartisan action on Facebook
by Doyle McManus Facebook’s critics have long argued that the social media giant is bad for consumers, bad for children and bad for the country — a serial abuser of […]
Why we need a community forum
by Brian J. Allfrey I am not sure what I expected our country to look like in 2021, but I certainly did not expect it to be so fractured and […]
Facebook’s bad days show government needs to step in
EDITOR’S NOTE: This online-only version contains additional information not found in the print or e-edition of today’s paper. It’s been a harrowing 72-or-so hours for social media giant Facebook. First, […]
Justice again says we’re near Delta peak: Get vaccinated, get the booster
MORGANTOWN — A few of the COVID numbers dipped back downward Wednesday and Gov. Jim Justice expressed some optimism. “We think we’re at the peak level,” he said. “There’s absolutely […]
Facebook is too secretive. Its oversight board should change that
by Parmy Olson Boards are notorious for group think and spinelessness. In Facebook’s case, a board could make a difference. Documents reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this week […]
Republicans live in a separate reality
“Before you argue with someone, ask yourself, is that person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of different perspectives? Because if no, there’s absolutely no point.” — Amber Veal […]
Trevor Donovan’s approach to celebrity a much-needed throwback
Once upon a time, film was an industry that focused on finding ways to tell good stories and entertain viewers. Today, thanks to social media and the constant emphasis on […]
Young people need to start reading real newspapers
by Shreya Prabhu Sitting in my eighth-grade classroom, I stealthily check my email, hoping for news updates from The New York Times or CNN about the heightened COVID-19 crisis in […]
Trump’s Twitter lawsuit raises serious issue
by Noah Feldman Former President Donald Trump’s lawsuits against Twitter, Google and Facebook for kicking him off their platforms are sure losers, legally speaking. The First Amendment protects people against […]
