“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers†is a famous quote by Dick the Butcher from William Shakespeare’s play “Henry VI†that is especially relevant in today’s political climate. This quote is often misused to express frustration with lawyers or the legal process. However, the po…
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The Big Tech boom is driving advancement through artificial intelligence, but it is also putting increasing demands on America’s electric grid. The result could be a “strange bedfellows†alliance between fossil fuel and green energy.
The organization of labor, collective bargaining rights and union contracts together form the backbone of working-class power. United we bargain, divided we beg. The Trump and Morrisey administrations know this and are determined to break that backbone and force the working class into total …
The recent tragic aircraft accident near Washington, D.C., has rightfully focused attention on air traffic control staffing and technology issues, and there is certainly room for constructive, commonsense reform. But unfortunately, some have called for privatizing the air traffic control sys…
One year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, killing six people, the American Society of Civil Engineers released its latest report on the state of America’s bridges, roads, rail and other infrastructure.
This is a call to action.
My social work mentor used to tell me that we need to understand our limitations. He is a lifelong athlete and coach who knows gut level the variations in people’s abilities to run, jump, hit or catch a ball, etc.
I have to admit, I am on social media quite a bit. Not that there’s anything really wrong with that. I see my interactions with strangers from around the globe as my contribution to the new town square. I’m particularly interested in the comments on stories published on news sites like our l…
On Tuesday, when asked about some of the highest officials in his government, led by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, having an unsecured Signal group-chat about bombing Yemen, President Donald Trump said, “Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.â€
Something new has entered American consciousness: fear of the state.
It only took one visit to Google and a bit of elementary math to discover that the combined wealth of our country’s three tech giants is close to $1 trillion.
As someone who firmly believes in libertarian/conservative values and principles, I fully understand that compulsory national service could seem like an infringement upon one’s personal freedom. However, I still think it is worth exploring, under specific guidelines.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s frustration with this session of the West Virginia Legislature boiled over this week in a post on X. The still-new governor suggested that, if lawmakers do not get busy with his agenda, they will be called back into session over the summer.
Since resuming office, President Donald Trump has not for one minute parted from his promise to leverage tariffs to ignite a new “golden age.†At times, he seems to be working continually to stimulate major trading partners into arrangements that make America great again. However, anyone att…
Gov. Patrick Morrisey preaches holding a “Backyard Brawl†competition to bring economic growth to West Virginia. I’m here to inform him the brawl is on. Bring tissues. We are losing.
November’s election came with a message from voters to do something about rising costs that stressed family budgets nationwide. From groceries to gasoline, Americans felt they paid more for less for too long. Utility bills are another fact of life, and high costs for basic needs like electri…
You can tell it’s spring when the weather warms up, the asphalt plants reopen and orange construction barrels dot the landscape.
High-quality customer service is consistently highlighted as a critical factor in determining overall consumer satisfaction with a product or service. Customers appreciate responsive, helpful and knowledgeable support from businesses.
In West Virginia, 516,500 of our friends, family members and neighbors are covered by Medicaid, that includes: 49,000 seniors, 196,000 children and 86,000 people with disabilities.
Mark Brazaitis: W.Va. should lead on immigration reform (ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä)