Senator Joe Manchin drew attention last year when Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema, another centrist in Congress, switched from Democrat to independent. Back then, Manchin stated that he had no intention of making a similar move. However, time has passed, and the West Virginia Democrat’s outlook has shifted slightly. During an interview on his state’s MetroNews station …
Two years ago during Christmas, Anna Rollins, a writer residing near Huntington, West Virginia, had a memorable experience with her 5-year-old son. Eager to assert his independence, the young boy insisted on walking alone. Rollins initially rejected the idea, but her son proposed a compromise: they would walk on opposite sides of the row of …
This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. Nostalgia is often an unproductive emotion. Our memories can deceive us, particularly as we age. However, there are moments when nostalgia can remind us …
During the COVID-19 pandemic, several states utilized taxpayer funds to organize vaccine lotteries as an incentive for people to get vaccinated. West Virginia conducted one of the largest sweepstakes, allowing individuals who received the COVID shot to participate in cash and prize giveaways. However, there are concerns about the costs of the lottery and its …
More than three years ago, the world was struck by the coronavirus pandemic, which posed multiple challenges for politicians and public-health advisers. However, the emergency has now officially ended, as declared by the World Health Organization and soon to be announced by the Biden administration. Unfortunately, the pandemic resulted in a devastating loss of almost …
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the coal empire of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice for $5 million in unpaid fines related to health, safety, and environmental violations. The civil action names 13 of the Justice family coal businesses located in West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, and Tennessee, as well as the governor’s son, …