West Virginia tourism just got a boost: Watoga State Park in Pocahontas County just earned a Dark Sky Park designation from the International Dark-Sky Association. According to […]
Opinion
Extra benefits for anti-vax jobless?
by Michael R. Strain Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020 and the federal government began using extraordinary measures to support workers, households and businesses, Republicans have […]
How ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ became a swipe at Biden — and the media
The “Let’s Go Brandon” message on the Hoods Up Quick Lube sign, in Greensburg, Pa., was up for four days, but it was long enough for the […]
OSHA wouldn’t need mandate if vaccines weren’t politicized
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. David McKinley both signed on to a “friend of the court” brief opposing the Biden administration’s OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health […]
Primaries will test Trump’s influence
by Jonathan Bernstein It’s an election year — and Americans will be voting sooner than many people may realize. The first primary election is in Texas on […]
A silver lining to West Virginia’s dark census cloud
The steady population decline has been an ongoing challenge for West Virginia. The number of residents has dropped from a peak of just over 2 million in […]
Jan. 6: One year later
Jan. 6 is no longer just a date. It is a day that will haunt America’s history for the rest of time, the way Dec. 7 will […]
The global legacy of Jan. 6
by Trudy Rubin The global impact of the Jan. 6 insurrection is still growing one year after the attack. Most Americans don’t realize the shock felt by […]
Jan. 6 insurrection a dress rehearsal for something far worse
It was an act of country love. This is what we have repeatedly been told about the insurrection at the Capitol, one year ago this week. The […]
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
It’s one thing to know, in the abstract sense, that misinformation is being spread around your community. It’s another to hear it for yourself. In the past […]