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Letter to the Editor: Don’t let them convince you

Once there was a time when a man convicted of multiple felonies and under indictment for many more wouldn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of becoming president. There was a time when Christians would never vote for a man with a long record of sexual assault. There was a time when people ...

Letter to the Editor: Remember, government is for the people

I urge all those in government to really look at their role in the events that are happening since Jan. 20, 2024. Those in D.C. need to get some spines, brains and hearts to begin to work for the people of WV and America. Those in Charleston and Columbus need to stop using our tax money to ...

Letter to the Editor: Not what we need

I write with concern over the past actions of Kristi Noem who rose from being the governor of South Dakota to her current position as U.S. Homeland Security secretary. I am a big believer in setting aside our politics for speaking up against “wrong.” Several years ago, based on my ...

Letter to the Editor: Protect our home, community-based services

As policymakers in Washington, D.C., consider the future of essential disability services in West Virginia, it is imperative that we recognize their profound value. Protecting and expanding HCBS is not just about compassionate care; it’s about investing in the well-being of all West ...

Letter to the Editor: Ignoring teachings

What a mess in D.C.! The current president has permitted an immigrant to take full control of the country’s money. I thought he was going to export immigrants who were criminals. This criminal is gathering our information. Putin probably has it already. People wake up. Your dream of making ...

Letter to the Editor: The way it used to work

In 1960 I worked part-time for a Parkersburg doctor. Some patients paid for their visit as they left the office. We billed some patients and they paid a little each month. There were a few patients who couldn’t pay. The doctor took care of them anyway. He also kept “samples” of ...