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

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.

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.