A recent commentary (DP-02-11-24) discussed the choices we have in responding to today’s political turmoil. We can be fatalistic. Or, “we can look at it as a call to action.” […]
Tag: voting
Feb. 18 letters to the editor
Proposed bills from a W.Va. resident As usual, the West Virginia legislative session started, and I didn’t have my agenda of bills ready. Here’s an early draft for next year. […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 4
Good: SB 293 — the “Glucagon for Schools Act” allows all schools to keep glucagon on hand and to allow personnel to administer glucagon to a diabetic student who is […]
Elections’ unsung heroes: Poll workers
Now that we are officially into 2024 and the primary election (which doubles as the final election for certain municipal and county offices) is less than six months away, it’s […]
Explainer: Ranked choice voting
Secretary of State Mac Warner recently released an op-ed taking a stance against ranked choice voting. Which is fine — except that he made some misleading claims. For our part, […]
State reps take an oath to serve you
Hold them to it The West Virginia Constitution (Article 6-16) requires members of the Legislature to take this oath before entering into their duties: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) […]
Making the same mistake
by Steven Roberts The left wing of the Democratic Party is fully capable of self-delusion and self-destruction. In 2000, Green Party votes for Ralph Nader gave Florida and New Hampshire […]
Outlandish ruling could eviscerate what’s left of the Voting Rights Act
by Erwin Chemerinsky If a decision handed down by a conservative federal appeals court last week is allowed to stand, it will gut what remains of one of the most […]
Nov. 12 letters to the editor
Shocked by vitriol over warming shelter The neighborhood meeting at the Sabra UMC in Jerome Park on Monday, Nov. 6, was lively and spirited. I was shocked to see members […]
Never too early to register to vote
Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day, and even though we’re still several months out from any election, it’s as good a time as any to check your voter status or […]
