We’ve repeatedly used this space to debunk some of the myths and scare-tactics surrounding transgender individuals. However, the falsehoods persist and they’ve taken root in the Legislature, […]
Editorials
Questions remain about altercation
The Morgantown community has understandably been shaken by the video that went viral over the weekend, showing an altercation between a Morgantown Police officer and a young […]
Can I-79 testbed prove solar can work for West Virginia?
Whenever someone pitches the idea of solar power in West Virginia, there is invariably someone else who immediately responds, “That will never work here.” We may finally […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid Pt. 3
Good: SB 124 to require schools to create an age-appropriate dating/sexual violence prevention program for grades 7-12. There are a lot of things the Legislature is doing […]
Legislature attacks public education
The hyper-conservative Legislature has resumed the attack it started last year on West Virginia’s public schools. Some attacks are more subtle than others, but most of them […]
‘Life at conception’ bill violates Constitution
The Legislature is officially considering the most restrictive kind of abortion ban. The “Life at Conception Act of 2023,” or HB 2885, was introduced to the House […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid Pt. 2
Good: HB 2774, the “Welcome Home Grant Program.” The pilot program will offer cash grants (up to $5,000) to help veterans and their families relocate to West […]
Fairmont State’s Police Academy offers multiple advantages
Fairmont State University recently welcomed the inaugural class to its Police Training Academy. It’s no secret that police departments across the state have faced staffing shortages — […]
Hydrogen energy or more natural gas?
The Legislature just passed SB 162, which authorizes “the director of the Division of Natural Resources to lease state-owned pore spaces underlying state forests, natural and scenic […]
Will he, though?
Would The Dominion Post like to see a Morgantown native in the governor’s mansion? Sure, but we think there are more important qualifications for the person who […]
