by Harry Litman The new Supreme Court conservative supermajority has already radically changed notions of law in some pockets of America. For proof, look no further than […]
Opinion
Kristi Noem and the Republican Party’s future
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem likes to present herself as a “normal everyday” person “who enjoys life.” Appearing at FreedomFest 21, a gathering of 2,700 conservatives and […]
The For the People Act would prevent gerrymandering this cycle
by Damon Effingham Yes, the For the People Act would prevent gerrymandering this cycle. However, deadlines are fast approaching. A recent column made the argument that, if […]
Pain research is more crucial than ever
by Faye Flam The damage from the opioid crisis extends beyond the harms of addiction and overdose. Some doctors say it also hurts people with chronic pain […]
Female draft debate should reopen issue of involuntary service
A move in Congress to require young women to register for the draft as young men are required to do has riled conservatives like Sen. Josh Hawley, […]
Stepping up when we need them
Today, we celebrate people who stepped up when the community needed them. Let’s have a round of applause for Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer and Dr. Kevin Blankenship. […]
Aug. 1 letters to the editor
Careful what you wish for — you might get it The lead story in our local newspaper (DP-07-22-21) concerns a letter to the president of the United […]
Guest essay: Congress needs to deliver on clean water for W.Va.
by Delegate Evan Hansen From lead pipes to dirty drinking water, West Virginians have been forced to put up with aging, unreliable water infrastructure for decades. Now, […]
Guest essay: West Virginia energy powers the country
by Steve Nelson Over the decade, only one competitive wholesale power plant has come online in West Virginia, with one other being transferred from its regulated status […]
Guest essay: West Virginia needs the Local Radio Freedom Act
by Fred Persinger Congress recently stood up for economic growth and the future of West Virginia’s local radio stations by introducing the Local Radio Freedom Act, a […]
