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…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
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…]
OP-Ed: Energy industry benefits, liberates women, families, communities
Sandra Steingraber spends a great deal of time on YouTube, expressing her concern and outrage about the environment in general and the energy industry in particular. Please allow me to be more kind to Ms. Steingraber than she has been to those she insults. She holds[Read More…]
Info, please: Buckhannon seeking pipeline details
An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Buckhannon city officials are tired of waiting patiently. They still have not received specific information from Dominion regarding how the company plans to engineer, construct and protect the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s local source water crossings. As a result, officials plan to submit[Read More…]
Parkersburg council drama creates city problems
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Regardless of the circumstances, Parkersburg residents have a right to expect their municipal government will continue to function properly, to serve their needs, and to do so in a way that is at least reasonably organized and professional. During[Read More…]
Small changes, big results in reducing footprint
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Turn the lights off when leaving a room. Plant a tree. Take shorter showers. Carpool to work. These are just a few ways people can reduce their carbon footprint. Today, people around the globe are uniting their efforts to help lead[Read More…]
Difficult call: Elkins paper explains photo decision
An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — In the newspaper business, every day offers unique challenges. Whether it is as basic as gathering the news and taking photographs or choosing story placement on Page 1, much planning and thought goes into producing each edition. Tuesday, though, offered an unusual[Read More…]