You’re probably sick of hearing this — goodness knows we’re getting tired of saying it — but we would fail to complete our civic duty if […]
Editorials
Art, public spaces and a pandemic
On Wednesday, a photograph graced our front page of the new mural at the Morgantown Mall, near the food court entrance: Gold and blue like the […]
Supreme Court is now an extension of partisan politics
We’ve said our piece about Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Now, let’s talk about how she was confirmed. After national outrage and cries of hypocrisy, Senate […]
The downfalls of originalism
So the Senate has done it. It has confirmed Amy Coney Barrett for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States. We fervently […]
Something red, something blue; something old, nothing new
Well, at least we can reasonably call Thursday night’s match-up between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden a “debate.” Unlike last time, Biden was […]
Hawkins for Mon County Commission
We don’t always endorse an incumbent, but when we do, it’s because he/she has done a good job. After interviewing both Ed Hawkins and Jeffrey Arnett, […]
‘I voted’ sticker: The hottest new accessory
Are you a trendsetter? Like to be on the cutting edge of fashion? Need to have it before everyone else does? Well, you’re in luck. Go […]
News vs. opinion
What’s the difference between “news” and “opinion”? News is the facts of the situation. It’s the report on a car wreck or a council meeting. Even soft […]
Cline for U.S. House of Reps
The candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives District 1 represent the past and the future. Rep. David McKinley has 10 years of experience in the […]
Salango for governor
The candidates for governor of West Virginia would probably be offended to hear us say this, but Gov. Jim Justice and Commissioner Ben Salango aren’t all […]