Posts that broadly address the issue of voting and legislative power.

Voting Rights Now

Four Things to Know About Voting Ahead of the 2026 Election

The Federal Congress and the West Virginia Legislature are considering major changes to the Voting Rights Act that will make voting much more difficult to near impossible for millions of Americans. We have to vigorously oppose these developments to assure the health of our democracy.

We Are Not a Minority

There are enough voters of good will and good intention in our community and in our state to make sure our government stays responsive to us. We can collectively become a supermajority voting block focused on what keeps our communities caring and healthy. We can avoid being trampled by special interest groups if we vote the power of our numbers.

Political Truth on a Slippery Slope

During election seasons voters face competing ads from different camps. The truth of these can rest on a mighty slippery slope, given that the ad's intent is to be more persuasive than factual. This means that voters have to interpret the real intent of the ad,. That being so, what guidelines does a voter use to make a valid interpretation? First rule of thumb: Take all claims of truth with a grain of salt.