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Opinion

Gary Varvel for May 25, 2026

Gary Varvel for May 25, 2026

    McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

    McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

      "This is not about partisanship for me. It is about making sure every eligible voter in McDowell County has a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy."

      Gary Varvel for May 22, 2026

      Gary Varvel for May 22, 2026

        Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims

        Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims

        • Aljazeera

        More than 2,000 people gathered for Islamic funeral prayers in San Diego for three men killed while confronting gunmen at the city’s mosque

        What's so bad about a stable US population? | Froma Harrop

        What's so bad about a stable US population? | Froma Harrop

          Back in 1969, President Richard Nixon warned Congress against the rapid growth of the American population: "When future generations evaluate the record of our time, one of the most important factors in their judgment will be the way in which we responded to population growth."

          Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit | Las Vegas Review-Journal

          Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit | Las Vegas Review-Journal

            Average student gains $87,000 after 15 years, even after accounting for tuition, other costs

            Patients like me benefit from helpful drug ads on TV | Dorothy Leone-Glasser

            Patients like me benefit from helpful drug ads on TV | Dorothy Leone-Glasser

              For more than four decades, I have navigated life while managing a chronic disease. This experience comes with countless appointments, trying new medicines and learning to be my own advocate in a health system that can feel overwhelming for patients.

              Drug ads are costly, deceptive, shouldn't blanket TV | Brandon Novick

              Drug ads are costly, deceptive, shouldn't blanket TV | Brandon Novick

                Imagine you are sick with a serious medical condition. How would you feel if someone constantly told you to buy their product because it would cure you, but this “cure” is actually worse than other treatments, and the price tag is enormous?

                Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

                Can too many choices make life harder? | The Ethical Life podcast

                  🎧 From paint colors to career paths, this conversation examines paralysis, uncertainty and the hidden benefits of limits, routines and firm expectations.

                  School strikes a blow against classrooms indoctrination | Chicago Tribune

                  School strikes a blow against classrooms indoctrination | Chicago Tribune

                    At a moment when many schools increasingly blur the line between education and activism, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is attempting something unfashionable: protecting classrooms as places of open inquiry rather than ideological instruction.

                    A fix for gerrymandering both parties could love | Mary Ellen Klas

                    A fix for gerrymandering both parties could love | Mary Ellen Klas

                      America’s political landscape has become a stinking mess. More and more states are joining the race to the bottom to gerrymander away the power of their voters.

                      McDowell County EMS deputy director: A letter to the community during National EMS Week

                      McDowell County EMS deputy director: A letter to the community during National EMS Week

                        "To our EMS personnel: thank you for your dedication, resilience, compassion, and service. This community is better because of you, and I am incredibly proud to serve alongside you."

                        Gary Varvel for May 20, 2026

                        Gary Varvel for May 20, 2026

                          Founding Fathers would've gotten rid of Trump long ago | Jonah Goldberg

                          Founding Fathers would've gotten rid of Trump long ago | Jonah Goldberg

                            In 1788, Virginia convened a convention to debate ratification of the new U.S. Constitution, promulgated in Philadelphia the year before.

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                            McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                            "What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                            Columnists

                            Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims

                            Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims

                            More than 2,000 people gathered for Islamic funeral prayers in San Diego for three men killed while confronting gunmen at the city’s mosque

                            What's so bad about a stable US population? | Froma Harrop

                            What's so bad about a stable US population? | Froma Harrop

                            Back in 1969, President Richard Nixon warned Congress against the rapid growth of the American population: "When future generations evaluate the record of our time, one of the most important factors in their judgment will be the way in which we responded to population growth."

                            Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                            Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                            Average student gains $87,000 after 15 years, even after accounting for tuition, other costs

                            Patients like me benefit from helpful drug ads on TV | Dorothy Leone-Glasser

                            Patients like me benefit from helpful drug ads on TV | Dorothy Leone-Glasser

                            For more than four decades, I have navigated life while managing a chronic disease. This experience comes with countless appointments, trying new medicines and learning to be my own advocate in a health system that can feel overwhelming for patients.

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                            McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                            McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                            Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Does it take more than phone bans to reconnect students with real life? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            What's going on at West McDowell Middle? $4 million grant moving fields out of floodplain

                            What's going on at West McDowell Middle? $4 million grant moving fields out of floodplain

                            Shopping

                            How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                            How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                            Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                            Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                            Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                            Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                            Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                            Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                            Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                            Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                            Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                            Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                            Letters to the Editor

                            McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                            McDowell letter writer: Early voting access is important for democracy

                            "This is not about partisanship for me. It is about making sure every eligible voter in McDowell County has a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy."

                            Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                            Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                            "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                            Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                            Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                            Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                            Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                            Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                            "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

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