What is amusing and simultaneously contributes to the cynicism some feel about politics is how many Democrats claimed until recently that President Biden was a different man […]
Opinion
Congress can still do the right thing on bump stocks
A recent Supreme Court decision striking down the Trump administration’s ban on bump stocks was a setback for public safety, but only a temporary one — provided […]
We have to destroy the GOP to save it
by Jackie Calmes Last week in Milwaukee, the Republican Party officially nominated for president a man of damnable firsts — first president to be impeached twice, first […]
We don’t need to live in a world of climate doom
by Flora Cardoni During extreme climate events — like the record heat waves we’re experiencing this summer — people who know me as a climate activist often […]
Vance seals arrival of big-government conservatism
At the Republican National Convention last week, Republicans celebrated both a new policy platform and the choice of Sen. JD Vance as the former president’s running mate. […]
The Supreme Court’s religious crusade found its soldiers
by Noah Feldman A new law in Louisiana requires every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments. Similar laws are under consideration in Texas and Utah, […]
Democrats and Republicans don’t actually hate each other
by Melinda Burrell Rep. Kevin Crutchfield, Republican from North Carolina’s 83rd district, strode to the back of the state legislature building. Four House pages were seated there, […]
Different ideas about ‘affordable’ housing
Part of the reason Morgantown’s real estate market is so hot is because there’s a lack of available and affordable housing. So we’re not going to object […]
Guest essay: Rejection is redirection: Finding purpose through setbacks
By Alicia Kalka Rejection is one of the most painful experiences we face in life. It stings, lingers and can shake our confidence to its core. Yet, […]
July 21 letters to the editor
Israeli-Palestinian conflict a modern one In a recent letter to the editor, it is implied that the history of this conflict stems back to ancient, biblical times. […]
