By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail How long can a political party remain in power when it consistently defies the will of a majority of voters? That question came to mind again with passage of the wildly unpopular Budget Reconciliation Act (known as the Big Beautiful Bill), which polls have shown[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
OPINION: Mineral Crisis Has Military Readiness at Risk
By William “Bill” Crane, former adjutant general of the West Virginia National Guard, written for InsideSources.com. Modern economies and militaries run on minerals. The artificial intelligence revolution relies on silicon chips, which require quartz. Tanks require steel, which is made from iron. Every vehicle in America requires a starter battery,[Read More…]
OPINION: A Classroom Without Walls, but Full of Support: How Virtual Schools Like WVVA Are Prioritizing Student Mental Health
By Doug Cipoletti, Executive Director at West Virginia Virtual Academy Each May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, schools across the country pause to highlight the growing mental health needs of students. But for many educators and families, this issue is far more than a once-a-year campaign—it’s a daily reality. At West Virginia Virtual[Read More…]
Ben Fields: All it takes is one bad day (Opinion)
Charleston Gazette-Mail We’re at a point culturally and politically, both in West Virginia and the U.S., that reminds me a lot of the 1980s. An age when the line “The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that greed — for lack of a better word — is good” from the movie[Read More…]
OPINION: West Virginia Is Fast-Tracking Broadband with Federal Partnership and State Leadership
By West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey In West Virginia, we know that broadband access is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for education, business, health care, and opportunity in every corner of our state. That’s why our administration is fully committed to delivering high-speed internet access to all West Virginians[Read More…]
Opinion: WVU offers educational ‘guarantee’ to our Mountain State students
By Kevin Craig, WVU Board of Governors, WVU Health System Board of Directors It’s a season of possibility, as high school students across West Virginia prepare to don their caps and gowns and celebrate a major life milestone. What’s next for them is a question only they can answer, but[Read More…]
OPINION: Unexpected community partnerships are helping today’s students prepare for tomorrow’s jobs
What happens when community resources connect? Amazing things. By Canyon Lohnas, program specialist with the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative at West Virginia University What do your local library, a revitalized toy store and an up-close exploration of beehives have in common? They’re all helping today’s students learn both the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
The Charleston Gazette regularly uses its voice to target with criticism Republican office holders, the Republican Party and state business interests, especially the hardworking men and women of the coal industry. The newspaper is full of daily articles slamming President Trump for anything and everything. Recent posts to the paper’s[Read More…]
OPINION: Reading for Fun is Fading – and That’s a Problem
By Cheryl Stahle, Academic Administrator for West Virginia Virtual Academy Reading for enjoyment is becoming a lost habit among today’s youth, as more and more students struggle with the foundational skills needed to read effectively. Learning to read is challenging—it requires patience and persistence, especially because English is not a [Read More…]
OPINION: Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the lifeblood of local communities
By W.Va. Secretary of State Kris Warner The WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Annual Conference is coming up on Tuesday, April 29th. This year’s Conference is being held at the Butcher Center at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virgina. This daylong Conference is full of networking and learning opportunities for entrepreneurs and small[Read More…]