There has been much debate about the efficacy of vaccine-induced immunity vs. infection-induced (or “natural”) immunity. While it’s true that getting any virus or infection — in […]
Editorials
Bills would codify myth, nullify local LGBTQ protections
Our weekly “The Good, the Bad and the Stupid” roundups are good for giving you a glimpse of the bills our state Legislature is considering and that […]
At-home tests an important tool, but …
We’re taking a break from the politics that rule our daily editorials to talk about the other thing that dominates the headlines: COVID-19. Starting Jan. 15 and […]
Before GOP blames Biden, it should look in the mirror
Rep. David McKinley recently sent out a press release titled, “President Biden’s Year of Crisis, Failure,” with this quote blaming the president for “a rising 40-year high […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 2
Good: SB 477 — to establish the PROMISE Plus scholarship, which will supplement the PROMISE scholarship to equal the full cost of tuition for students who meet […]
Bills could defy Constitution, flout gov’t transparency
A First Amendment violation waiting to happen Among SB 262’s terms, the bill includes: “authorizing the Treasurer to exclude financial institutions on the list from the selection […]
W.Va. Legislature jumps on abortion ban bandwagon
Disappointingly, but not surprisingly, the West Virginia Legislature is jumping on the anti-abortion ban bandwagon. Mimicking Mississippi’s law — which awaits judgment from the U.S. Supreme Court […]
Get your ‘church’ out of my ‘state’
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof …” Since […]
Electric bus plant brings double benefits to W.Va.
Among the exciting new businesses coming to West Virginia is GreenPower Motor Co.’s electric school bus manufacturing operation, which will make its home in South Charleston. While […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid
Today, we’re introducing what may become a recurring segment: The Good, the Bad and the Stupid, where we break down some of the bills introduced in the […]
