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Editorials
Let’s not be our own worst enemies: Upcoming education forum should hear out others, including ‘out-of-state’ interests, too
Some like to think the secret to winning over West Virginians is appealing to pride in their state. You know, our innate ability to know more and […]
Judge did not do justice to case: Gaujot’s comments, actions in arson case he says is a hate crime, appear prejudicial
The story goes when Henry David Thoreau was on his death bed, a minister asked him, “Henry, have you made your peace with God?” Thoreau replied, “I […]
Consider HB 3141 history in the making: Legislation requiring commission to oversee work at state Capitol result of court crisis
Sometimes it takes a personal crisis to even really get to know yourself. But on a far more public level it almost always takes a crisis for […]
Signatures reveal more than names: Discrepancies in candidates’ ballot petitions all the reason for further investigation
We have the right to an election free from fraud. Morgantown deserves the confidence that candidates, voters and election officials comply not only with the spirit of […]
Despite SB 451, not too bad on education, Senates: Senators created and passed several bills that will help education
Many chalked up the state Senate’s score based in the aftermath of one bill: SB 451. That was the 130-page comprehensive education reform package tabled indefinitely in […]
Call recess on education until 2020 session: Special session’s success on education reform looks iffy
There was no consensus about a teacher’s pay raise or public education in the regular legislative session. So why call for a special session without consensus on […]
End to winter of discontent for a few: Morgantown police took right course in charging most egregious offenders in riot
Many were beginning to think the investigation of the Feb. 1 snow day riot in Morgantown was put on ice. As it turns out, much like Morgantown’s […]
Time legislators do Monongalia justice: Bill to add a fifth magistrate to court long overdue in light of ballooning caseload
What’s politics got to do with justice? Good question, but the answers, as you would expect, are not nearly as good. For now, there are 158 magistrates […]
They’re wasting valuable time: Clock ticking on regular legislative session as lawmakers ignore many issues at our peril
Time is not just flying in the Legislature. It’s leaving contrails that increasingly look like they will eventually spell out: “Time’s up.” Today marks the 37th day […]
