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

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.

Jefferson County’s GOP Legislators Yank Local Control of Data Centers Away from Residents

Data Centers may be coming to Jefferson County whether citizens here want them or not. In West Virginia counties are being denied local control over the decision. It won't matter if these facilities increase our energy bills and deplete our water. We won't have a say.

Early Voting – The Solution to West Virginia’s Poor Voter Turnout

In West Virginia, what life or weather throws at you can get in the way of making it to a voting booth on election day. To assure that you can make your vote, your voice, heard, plan to take advantage of our early voting days, while we still have them.