by Noah Feldman Whether you are religious believer or an atheist, it’s galling to realize that some people are feigning religious objections to COVID-19 vaccines to avoid […]
Opinion
Mislabeling plastic as recyclable defeats the purpose
A bill passed last week by the California Legislature would ban manufacturers from putting the triangular chasing-arrows symbol, signifying that their plastic products and packaging are recyclable, […]
Say “yes” to supporting our schools
On Saturday, there is a special election to decide to renew the Monongalia County Schools excess levy for another five years. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and […]
Sept. 19 letters to the editor
Protestors shouldn’t get front-page photos It has happened again! I opened the paper Saturday, Sept. 4, to find a photo of mothers in Preston County protesting the […]
Guest essay: W.Va.-first approach to fight opioid abuse
by Patrick Morrisey The importance of defeating the opioid crisis has been — and remains — a top priority for the Attorney General’s Office. For years, our […]
Guest essay: Dear Manchin: Support paid family, medical leave
by Sen. Stephen Baldwin and Delegate Doug Skaff As fellow Democratic lawmakers, we appreciate your commitment to advancing legislation that benefits West Virginians. We write to voice […]
Long COVID-19 may have consequences for decades
by Dr. Cory Franklin and Dr. Robert Weinstein William Faulkner once wrote, “The past is never dead. It’s not even the past.” He meant that events from […]
What Manchin gets right — and wrong — about $3.5T bill
In his op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, Sen. Joe Manchin proclaimed that he won’t vote for a reconciliation package carrying a $3.5 trillion price tag.* *What […]
Facebook is too secretive. Its oversight board should change that
by Parmy Olson Boards are notorious for group think and spinelessness. In Facebook’s case, a board could make a difference. Documents reported by The Wall Street Journal […]
Gov. Justice won’t give up his hoop dreams
Gov. Jim Justice has filed a grievance over the decision by the Greenbrier County Board of Education not to hire him as the Greenbrier East boys high […]
