Opinion

The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.

Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Pollution

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — From the pages of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Remember the last time you had to roll up your car windows because you were driving through a Mid-Ohio Valley town where the air was so polluted it brought tears to your eyes? Neither do we. At one time, half[Read More…]

The Charleston Gazette: Thanking women for homefront war effort

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the editorial page of The Charleston Gazette: In the coming week, a few aging West Virginia women will join counterparts from around America to be honored both in Washington and Holland as “Rosie the riveters” — those 1940s workers who helped win World War II and[Read More…]

The Daily Mail: Prosperity for workers requires solid economy

CHARLESTON, W.Va.: From the editorial page of The Daily Mail: Today some parts of the world observe International Workers’ Day, a holiday promoted as a celebration of trade unions, the labor movement, and the working class. The observance comes at a time when some are beginning to see ominous signs[Read More…]

The Charleston Gazette: What do pill sellers have to hide?

From The Charleston Gazette Editorial Page: For years, painkiller pill addiction has tainted West Virginia worse than any other state, destroying thousands of lives. This state repeatedly has the nation’s worst rate of drug overdose deaths. West Virginians average 19 painkiller prescriptions each per year, America’s highest rate. Endless accounts[Read More…]

The Daily Mail: Charleston makes effort to repair vacant properties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The city of Charleston is taking steps to reduce the number of vacant properties in the city, particularly on the West Side. But fixing the problem isn’t easy, as the Daily Mail’s Tyler Bell reported Monday. City officials can’t just demolish these vacant properties, nor can they enter them[Read More…]

Herald-Dispatch: Greater transparency of drug sales is warranted

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia lawsuit against 11 drug companies has raised a pertinent question about transparency surrounding the shipment of prescription painkillers to the state. The drug wholesalers – all based out of state – don’t want the public to know the volume of drug shipments they sent to[Read More…]

The Intelligencer: Should SWAT teams wear blinders

By Mike Myer Editor Perhaps we ought to start equipping police SWAT team members with blinders, something like those used on horses to ensure they don’t get “spooked” by something they spot with their peripheral vision. When SWAT members actually are in dangerous situations, they need to be focused on[Read More…]

Herald-Dispatch: Evolving campaign strategies reduce transparency

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — From the editorial page of the Herald-Dispatch: Knowing the high-stakes nature of politics, it’s not surprising that election campaign organizations try to push the limits to gain every advantage. Now, we’re learning about some new strategies that could extend the boundaries even further, paving the way for[Read More…]

VA hospitals should provide better care

An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Despite the flurry of attention last year about the state of our nation’s Veterans Affairs hospitals, the facilities are still poorly enough funded and supervised that, here in West Virginia, one hospital has been flagged for “cutting corners on[Read More…]

Make public records access easier

An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register             WHEELING, W.Va. — Taking Ohioans’ right to government information more seriously has been a long time coming to the General Assembly. State Auditor Dave Yost deserves a pat on the back for serving as a catalyst on the issue. Ohio has a very strict, clear[Read More…]

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