For some the America of the 1950s and even today was and is monochromatic — consisting of one color. Others still see it only as black and […]
Opinion
‘Legislative liaison’ position anything but politics as usual
This isn’t politics as usual and it isn’t personal. The politics embodied in Joe Statler’s appointment as a “legislative liaison” by the Monongalia County Commission, strictly speaking, […]
To win gold coach must know score
Some say a coach is the perfect blend of critic and cheerleader. Last week, Gov. Jim Justice once again attempted to prove he is well suited to […]
What I would like to hear from candidates
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s strategy of holding on to the two weak articles of impeachment against President Trump was starting to rattle some Democrats, who felt they […]
Eternal battle: Revenue vs. virtue
Donald J. Boudreaux and Adam C. Pritchard Tribune News Service Alcohol prohibition became the law of the land 100 years ago — on Jan. 16, 1920 — […]
What in the world just happened here?
So what in the world just happened here? That’s the question of the moment as we struggle to get our heads around the latest head-snapping episode in […]
Cold dogs need warm folks to care for them
Rebel is one of the lucky ones. Starved, neglected and chained outdoors in rural Tennessee in the freezing cold, the bone-thin dog likely wouldn’t have survived more […]
Jan. 13 letters to the editor
Exercise power through rule of law, not fealty During the impeachment hearings, some Republicans claimed that reputable witnesses within the federal service failed to support the president […]
What is gene therapy?
Genes are the heredity units that pass the characteristics (physical and behavioral) from parents to their offspring. They define features such as height, eye color, ability to […]
Discrimination in conflict with values of West Virginians
It’s probably the first truism that dashes the idealism of our youth. You can’t live on love. Sooner, rather than later, you will require housing and employment. […]
