The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments concerning the issuance of President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. Amendment XXVI of the U.S. Constitution, Section 1, reads, in brief, “The right of ...
It looks like Trump and his ilk really want to start a war in Venezuela and are using the excuse of fighting fentanyl to do it. The thing is that very little fentanyl even comes from Venezuela. The sea is full of small boats and most have nothing to do with the illicit drug trade. To attack ...
A lot of people quote, “We’re not promised tomorrow.” Most everyone agrees. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot on the subject. About a year and a half ago I would have died if my husband had not called an ambulance for me. I felt life slipping away days leading up to that morning. I was ...
Elected officials, including our inhumane President, take an oath to support “The Constitution,” and vow to carry out their duties to, “We The People of the United States in order to form a more perfect Union …” Unfortunately Wood County’s and Parkersburg’s dogmatic officials do ...
It appears that my focus of my speech to the City Council on Dec. 16 was too subtle and went over the heads of many of the council representatives. I know that Mayor Joyce heard my message, from his response in the Message from the Executive. He actually boosted the point I was trying to ...
The escalating assault on democratic institutions by technology billionaires is neither accidental nor misguided. It is a calculated defense of extreme wealth. These individuals understand that democracy, when it functions, places limits on their power. Through taxation, regulation, labor ...
