The 2020 regular session of the Legislature is underway. The question most often asked is, “What’s going to happen?” Well, predictions about what 134 politicians will do […]
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Justice administration cleans house over Nazi salute
Sometimes you just have to pull out the problem by the root. The Justice administration has decided to take a hard line at the state Department of […]
MARC train service in panhandle saved … for now
Last week, after much debate, state leaders and representatives from the Eastern Panhandle announced a deal to keep the Maryland MARC commuter train service operating at current […]
Stephen Smith goes big on economic overhaul
As I have written here before, Stephen Smith is running an impressive campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor of West Virginia. He is smart, energetic and […]
Mr. Rogers will always be a hero for our time
Here is an idea for a simple gift you can give yourself this holiday season: Go see the movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” The film […]
WV CPS struggles with abuse, neglect cases
West Virginia has a legal responsibility to take care of children who are being abused and neglected. State Code 49-1-105 specifically says it is the obligation of […]
The die is cast on House’s impeachment hearings
GO ONLINE TO https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/ for the latest political polls. So, the much-anticipated House impeachment inquiry went public this week. The country will be able to watch and […]
Fix miners’ pension fund now before it’s too late
Last week’s bankruptcy filing by Murray Energy should create an even greater sense of urgency in Congress to pass the proposed fix for the financially troubled United […]
Murray Energy’s bankruptcy symbolically significant
Bob Murray has been the face and the attitude of the struggling steam coal industry for some time now. As others abandoned coal, the outspoken and hard-driving […]
Warren still dodging price tag for Medicare for All
One of the hottest debate topics among Democratic candidates for president is health care. Surging Elizabeth Warren has embraced Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All proposal. We’ll get […]