by Michael Hiltzik The “gag rule” is over. The centerpiece of the Trump administration’s attack on women’s reproductive health was its 2019 rule banning abortion referrals, requiring […]
Opinion
Will there be a penalty for withdrawal from Afghanistan?
President Biden’s announced intention to complete the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, exactly 20 years after the terrorist attacks on the World […]
Time to streamline the Endangered Species Act now
In a comeback story for the ages, the U.S. bald eagle population in the lower 48 states has quadrupled in the last 12 years. At its most […]
College sports ‘arms race’ out of control
by Tom McMillen and Brit Kirwan An unsustainable spending “arms race” is occurring among the 130 colleges that belong to the NCAA’s Football Bowl Subdivision. It is […]
Dear Sen. Manchin, Congress must prioritize clean tap water
by Will Coggin Keystone, W.Va., has not had safe drinking water for eight years. Over those eight years, there were times when Keystone had no water at […]
Ask Biden to turn Mylan into vaccine hub
There’s a lot that came out of the Legislature this session that we aren’t thrilled about, but we can definitely get behind HR 24. This resolution passed […]
April 18 letters to the editor
Trans athlete ban makes world less safe When you’re a parent, one of the most important jobs you have is to keep your child safe. From the […]
Guest essay: Protect clean water
by Mike McNulty From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been three primary messages: Wear a mask, social distance and wash your hands. This last […]
Guest essay: Helping W.Va. small businesses navigate COVID-19 financial relief
by Karen Friel The COVID-19 pandemic continues to make its impact known on small businesses, employees and Mountain State residents as a whole. There are many financial […]
Manchin beats his chest for D.C. while W.Va. struggles
by Will Bunch Jeanne Peters moved to Wood County, W.Va., from Atlanta more than two decades ago, seeking to launch an e-commerce business while breathing in some […]
