By Linda Arnold Life 101 Columnist Nobody wins in a heated argument. What if there was a way to defuse that heat and provide a “time out?” This one-minute video reveals a phrase you can use to get a conversation back to neutral. It disarms the other person — without[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Editorial: Now is not the time to weaken W.Va. coal miners’ protection
The Times West Virginian of Fairmont: President Donald Trump, during his campaign in 2016 and since taking office, has stated clearly that he backs the coal industry. In the months ahead, we’ll likely find out whether his administration’s concern for the industry also extends to the health and safety of[Read More…]
Editorial: Gov. Justice won’t let West Virginia won’t be caught off guard at corrections facilities
From The Dominion Post of Morgantown: Gov. Jim Justice’s executive order did not escape our notice last week. True, our governor’s knack for speaking and behaving like he’s on a stage often captures our attention. However, he still fails to win much beyond polite applause for his demeanor or his[Read More…]
Opinion: Amazing things await when we invest in West Virginians
By Senator Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson President of the West Virginia State Senate Would you train and prepare for a marathon, run 25 of the 26.2 miles, and just quit? Well, no. Of course you wouldn’t. That doesn’t make much sense. There would be no incentive to put in all that hard work[Read More…]
Editorial: West Virginia needs to push for accurate Census count
From the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: West Virginia is one of the most rural states in the country, according to the 2010 Census. About 48 percent of Mountain State residents live in what are considered “urban” clusters, according to population density. That does not just mean the state’s larger cities. Most[Read More…]
Editorial: West Virginia and Virginia legislatures facing different obstacles
From the Bluefield Daily Telegraph: The upcoming legislative sessions in Charleston and Richmond, Va., could prove to be an interesting contrast of cooperation and chaos. In West Virginia, Republicans are now in full control of the House, Senate and the governor’s mansion. Jim Justice, who was elected to office as a[Read More…]
Editorial: Bring natural gas storage hub to W.Va.
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: West Virginia may well have an advantage over other potential locations for a major facility to store natural gas liquids. State officials and our delegation in Congress should pull out all the stops to make the project a reality for the Mountain State. Area residents[Read More…]
Opinion — U.S. Rep. Jenkins: 2017 was a year of wins for West Virginia
By U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va. With the inauguration of President Donald Trump one year ago, America entered a new era of prosperity, hope and optimism. The president’s Make America Great Again strategy is putting American families first by creating jobs and growing our economy here at home. I’m proud[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. state government shouldn’t backpedal on Rock Creek Development Park
From The Register-Herald of Beckley: West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who often espouses the need to “think big,” has some wondering whether he is actually thinking smaller in regard to one of his predecessor’s initiatives – the Rock Creek Development Park in the southern part of the state. Rock Creek[Read More…]
Gazette editorial: Here comes the sun
Gazette editorial Charleston Gazette-Mail Just before noon today, an important yearly event will occur. Planet Earth will pass the point in its orbit where the Northern Hemisphere stops tipping farther away from the sun, the winter solstice. The darkest, coldest time will reach its worst, then slowly begin to brighten[Read More…]