by Michael Hiltzik EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is continued from “People talk about the cost of that big federal bill …,” published yesterday, Oct. 18. Child care […]
Opinion
Healthy democracy can’t discriminate against independent candidates
by Jared Alper The eyes of the political world were locked in when the candidates for governor of Virginia stepped on the stage for a debate on […]
The fragile internet is a threat to the economy
by Tae Kim It has been a rough few months for the internet. In June, Fastly Inc.’s content delivery network failure forced some of the world’s biggest […]
People talk about the cost of that big federal bill but don’t know what’s in it
by Michael Hiltzik The most glaring flaw in media coverage of Washington is that it focuses heavily on process and seldom on substance. That’s certainly been the […]
Crucial gear gone from finely tuned global supply chain
Until the spring of 2020, global commerce functioned like a finely tuned machine consisting of thousands if not millions of gears, all meshing in perfect sequence. A […]
Season of giving starts
It’s not even Halloween yet, and we’re already being bombarded with Christmas commercials on TV, Christmas decorations in stores and a new slate of Christmas movies on […]
Oct. 17 letters to the editor
Gov.’s sexist remarks can’t go unchallenged The members of the Morgantown Chapter of the National Organization for Women are dismayed at Gov. Jim Justice’s disrespectful comments made […]
Guest essay: Now is Manchin’s moment to protect W.Va. energy and plastics
by Delegate Mark Zatezalo Since the first day of the 117th Congress, the state of West Virginia has enjoyed an exceptionally large role in our nation’s political […]
Guest essay: Freedom to Vote Act demonstrates Sen. Manchin’s continuing commitment to West Virginia democracy
by Charlene Marshall and Clif Moore West Virginians are extremely patriotic people and have rightfully and enthusiastically watched the debate over campaign finance and election reforms closely […]
Amid COVID and cancer, leftovers forged a friendship
by Denise Hamilton My husband occasionally roots through our freezer and pulls out forgotten items, giving me a “can we please throw this away” look. This time […]
