by Andrew Sturner Before we explore this divisive issue, I want to be clear that I believe capitalism has done more to lift people out of poverty […]
Opinion
The unheralded agency protecting America’s innovation edge
by Frank Cullen A little-known federal agency might be our most powerful asset in the race for global tech leadership. The International Trade Commission has the power […]
Skimmers & scammers
With skimmers and scammers popping up in the headlines lately, we want to share some tips for protecting yourself from these swindlers. Card skimmers are mostly found […]
Aug. 11 letters to the editor
Affordable housing needs govt.’s help The July 28 editorial on affordable housing highlights an urgent national problem and one affecting West Virginia citizens: With a nationwide shortage […]
Justice lashes out at reporter
Gov. Jim Justice is notoriously thin skinned. His world view is divided between those who he perceives as 100% on board with him, while on the other […]
What Walz brings to the ticket
by Carl P. Leubsdorf The first rule in vice presidential selection is “do no harm,” but it’s equally important to broaden a ticket’s appeal to help it […]
Want more moderate candidates? Demand ranked choice voting
by Tyler Cowen Ranked choice voting is on many state and local ballots this year, so it’s worth considering how it works in practice. Or, as we […]
When creditors call in debts, it’s not politics. It’s business
The way Jim Justice tells it, the whole world is out to get him in a political witch hunt. So far, there’s been: Despite Justice’s claims, the […]
‘Irrational exuberance’: How much has the race changed?
by Byron York It has now been more than two weeks since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Vice President Kamala Harris became the […]
Olympic boxer’s gender a manufactured controversy
by F.D. Flam When Italian boxer Angela Carini reported that she had “never felt a punch like that” after conceding to Algeria’s Imane Khelif 46 seconds after […]