Author: Donald Zeigler

This country has probably never been more politically divided than it is at this point in time. Certain politicians have learned that is is more effective (and easier) to spout disinformation, or outright lie, than it is to do actual research or discuss the issues — [Read More]

In yet another case of West Virginia being on the lower rungs of the ladder, only about one in three households in the state have responded to the 2020 Census. State residents continue to shout they want their voices heard in national affairs, yet they — [Read More]

My work regularly takes me through several of the coalfield counties of West Virginia: McDowell, Mingo, Wyoming, and Logan. One thing I’ve always noticed in my travels is the preponderance of pro-Trump signs, banners and flags in these counties. Immediately before the 2016 election it — [Read More]

The coronavirus has finally taken root in the Mountain State. Not two weeks ago the state had no confirmed cases. As of this writing there are now 113. So much for all the joking social memes about the virus not being able to afford the — [Read More]

As of this writing West Virginia is the only state in the country with no confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The key word here is “confirmed.” As Governor Jim Justice put it, “It has to be here. We just haven’t found it yet.” Currently, 84 — [Read More]

As the state legislature fumbles its way through another session, absentee governor Jim Justice is busy coaching girls’ basketball and calling opposing teams “thugs.” Welcome to another year of time and opportunity being frittered away in West Virginia’s halls of government. The leaders of the — [Read More]

A panicked Trump administration has announced it will ask Congress for at least $2.5 billion in additional funding to fight the Coronavirus. Democrats had called for additional funding weeks ago, but the administration only moved forward with their request on February 24. “The President’s priority — [Read More]

Company meetings are often dreary, which can lead to minds wandering. It’s difficult to appear smart and attentive if your mind keeps going back to vacation planning, that cool gadget you saw on eBay, or pizza. Does that happen to you? Here, I’m happy to — [Read More]

Donald Trump’s rallies are basically like a well-rehearsed but stale circus sideshow. No matter where it pitches its tattered orange tent smelling of rancid popcorn and tired fried food, the act remains the same, night after night, city after city. Attend a Trump rally once — [Read More]

The outcome of Donald Trump’s Senate trial was never in doubt. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made it plain from the beginning that his only interest was to get things over with as quickly as possible. His Republican colleagues eagerly acquiesced, fearful of blowback from — [Read More]