Posse Comitatus. Insurrection Act. Words that have been thrown around since President Trump threatened to unleash federal troops on cities seeing protests against police brutality and racism. […]
Opinion
It’s time to make and pass a contract with black America
On Oct. 26, 2016, presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to a mostly African American audience in Charlotte, N.C. He said: “Every African American citizen in this country […]
How to join protests without risking COVID-19
The many demonstrations on the streets of the U.S. fill me with both hope and dread. Maybe you feel the same way: Like me, you are pleased […]
#AllLivesMatter is not the response to #BlackLivesMatter
At the center of these nationwide protests against police brutality and racism, there is a movement, often represented by a hashtag, that has been around for several […]
First Amendment has no meaning … unless we give it meaning
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or […]
Jobs report shows deep racial injustice
The outrage driving protesters into America’s streets runs many layers deep. At the top is the death of George Floyd and the horrible persistence of police brutality. […]
Primary Election Day is here — cast your ballot today
The long-awaited (and we do mean long, given the coronavirus delays) Primary Election is officially here. The primary decides who goes head-to-head in November for major races […]
June 7 letters to the editor
In defense of Leonard Pitts’ column The Dominion Post commendably maintains a forum for myriad ideas and opinions. I look forward daily to the columns and viewpoints […]
Take a breath and moment for yourself
Take a breath. In. Out. Take another breath. In. Out. Good. There is a lot happening in the world right now, and it can be overwhelming. We’re […]
Are you one of the 1,000 people who got free COVID-19 testing two weeks ago in Monongalia County, all of whom received negative results?Congratulations! And, what now? […]
