On Sept. 18, 1787, emerging from the four-month Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin was asked, “Dr. Franklin, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” […]
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Who will represent you if you don’t vote?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of monthly columns from the League of Women Voters of Morgantown-Monongalia County. “No taxation without representation!” That was […]
Supreme Court’s term contained some surprising gifts for Democrats
by Jackie Calmes Even a broken clock is right twice a day, as the saying goes. The same lopsidedly right-wing Supreme Court that since June 2022 has […]
Make your voice heard. Vote in the city council election
It’s once again time for the Morgantown City Council election, but this year is a little different. For the first time, only half the council is up […]
Guest essay: Why do so few people in W.Va. vote?
by Judy K. Ball Final election results from the November midterms in West Virginia, released Dec. 9, revealed shockingly low voter turnout. Statewide, 43% of registered voters […]
What a last-minute voter taught me about our system
by Tom Wogan Sr. She was a tall 30-something who walked into the polling place at 6:50 p.m. on Election Day. I was standing by the door […]
Thank you for voting
Tight races evidence that every vote counts Thank you to everyone who turned out to exercise their constitutional right to vote, whether you cast your ballot during […]
Helping create peace at the polls
by Melinda Burrell I love getting my “I Voted” sticker on Election Day, after chatting with other voters in line and carefully following poll workers’ instructions for […]
Everything to know for Election Day
Election Day is just two days away, and if you didn’t go to early voting, we hope you’re preparing to hit the polls on Tuesday. To help […]
Alaska’s voting solution for a torn nation
by Katherine Gehl For a nation torn apart politically, a cure is emerging, of all places, in Alaska. On Nov. 8, voters in the 49th state will […]
