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Leann Ray
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Editor-in-Chief, West Virginia Watch
Charleston
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Pets, Fiction Writing Mental Health, Asexuality Loss, Gaming
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By Leann Ray Verified| Yahoo Verified Despite Black lawmakers in the West Virginia House of Delegates giving passionate speeches about the dangers of ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Republicans still passed a bill to ban DEI in the state. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography)The regular session of the West Virginia Legislature ended Saturday night, but not before there was one last big fight that gave the majority a chance to show their disdain for West Virginians who don’t look like them.
By Leann Ray Verified| Yahoo Verified Exposure to mixed coal mine dust that contains silica — a carcinogen — can lead to the development of pneumoconiosis, commonly known as black lung disease. (Getty Images)I’ve always thought the bumper sticker “Friends of Coal” was odd. Why be a friend to a fossil fuel? Especially one that’s caused so much disease, death and destruction in the state. About 20% of coal miners in Central Appalachia are suffering from black lung, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Leann Ray Verified| Yahoo Verified Despite Black lawmakers in the West Virginia House of Delegates giving passionate speeches about the dangers of ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Republicans still passed a bill to ban DEI in the state. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography)The regular session of the West Virginia Legislature ended Saturday night, but not before there was one last big fight that gave the majority a chance to show their disdain for West Virginians who don’t look like them.
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West Virginia Watch
Charleston, United States