by Barbara Evans Fleischauer She was just 15 years old in 1926. After being named valedictorian of the senior class of the segregated Beechurst High School, Miss […]
Letters to the Editor
March 7 letters to the editor
Fight to preserve harm reduction programs What could be controversial about programs that reduce harm in our communities? Apparently a lot. For a state that has seen […]
Increased minimum wage can hurt jobs
by Jessica Dobrinsky and Adam Kissel The tragedy of the minimum wage is that it stops people who want to work. The higher it goes, the more […]
Feb. 28 letters to the editor
Reader grateful for the local newspaper I am very grateful for The Dominion Post. Most recently, it was Jim Bissett’s piece about our remarkable former mayor Charlene […]
Urge representatives to support Fairness Act
by Rayna Momen and Dr. Megan Gandy Each year in the West Virginia Legislature, a number of discriminatory bills are proposed against entire segments of the state’s […]
Feb. 26 letters to the editor
Social justice coalition supports review board The Community Coalition for Social Justice (CCSJ) is a Monongalia County organization that has been in existence for over 20 years. […]
Feb. 21 letters to the editor
Public being shut out of W.Va. lawmaking The 2021 legislative session is underway, and after a few days, I am alarmed. While I support alterations in protocols […]
Guest essay: Say no to an intermediate court of appeals
by Eric Hayhurst Once again, many West Virginia legislators want to create an intermediate court of appeals in the state. West Virginia simply does not need an […]
Guest essay: Closing coal plants: Booming business but consumer disaster
by Syd S. Peng If you think the accelerating pivot to renewable energy is all about cleaning up, think again. An increasing number of utilities are under […]
Feb. 14 letters to the editor
Vote your conscience — if you have one By all appearances, it looks as if the U.S. Senate will never arrive at the 67 votes needed to […]
