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Jim Bauman

Jim Bauman

Jim moved to West Virginia in 1980 to escape unaffordable housing in the DC area. He is a retired linguist who now contributes regularly to the Spirit of Jefferson newspaper in WV.
Guns on West Virginia Campuses

Guns on West Virginia Campuses

West Virginia passed the so-called Campus Carry law with a nod to gun owners, but with a brush off to those concerned with the increased threat of yet more gun availability in public spaces.
Jim Bauman Jul 19, 2024
Saving Rural West Virginia

Saving Rural West Virginia

The rural way of life, still predominant in West Virginia, is threatened by migration out and by community distress. How can this way of life sustain itself?
Jim Bauman Jul 17, 2024
Having and Lacking Political Clout

Having and Lacking Political Clout

West Virginia in the days of Democrat Robert Byrd had huge clout in Washington. Today not so much.
Jim Bauman Jul 15, 2024
Authentic Voices from West Virginia

Authentic Voices from West Virginia

Authentic West Virginia will tell the stories of thoughtful people from West Virginia, people who are proud to live here and who are determined to keep it wild and wonderful.
Jim Bauman Jul 15, 2024
Swing overlooking a lake with mountains in the distance

Why Isn't West Virginia a Swing State?

Swing states are balanced politically between the two main parties. West Virginia is heavily tilted to one party, so it lacks the visibility and clout of a swing state. Why is this so?
Jim Bauman Jul 15, 2024

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