The Mountain Quill is the Official Blog of the Libertarian Party of West Virginia. Its purpose is to serve as a forum dedicated to principled inquiry, civil discourse, and rigorous analysis of public policy, economics, and culture. Grounded in the values of individual liberty, limited government, and personal responsibility, Mountain Quill offers clear-eyed commentary on issues shaping West Virginia and the nation by elevating local perspectives while engaging national debates. Through original essays, informed critique, and thoughtful debate, the publication serves readers seeking independent thought beyond partisan orthodoxies.
Editorial: West Virginia’s Food Dye Ban Shows Why Government Shouldn’t Be in the Business of Parenting
A federal judge has done what the West Virginia Legislature should have done from the start: pump the brakes on an unworkable, constitutionally vague food‑dye ban that hands sweeping power to state bureaucrats with no standards, no guardrails, and no accountability. House Bill 2354 — the so‑called “food dye ban” — was sold as a