Commentary
The Stealth Tax Increase That Remains in The Virginia Budget
A Commentary From The Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public PolicyWhile there has been much celebration at the passage of a new $188 billion biennial budget for Virginia, this deal...
Youngkin Prevents Two Tax Increases, Will Sign Record State Budget
After much political theater, the Virginia General Assembly and Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) have now...
With The Tents At UVA Down, The Blowback Begins
By James A. BaconFollowing the decision to take down the tents in the UVA Solidarity...
Screen Time for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents
Editors Note: We normally don't run commentaries / articles that promote a company or one...
Congress Values Names More Than Housing for Service Members
By Donald Smith; first published on baconsrebellion.com “Removing the last vestiges of Confederate history from the...
The Air Force’s “Diversity” Unseriousness
Most readers know by now that for several years the U.S. Air Force has placed diversity, and the entire DEI mantra, at the fore...
Transgender Policy Damages Roanoke College’s Reputation
I have been watching the transgender athletics controversy with growing interest and alarm.The question is whether men who identify as women can compete against...
Botetourt Residents Need To Check Their Tax Bills This November
Due to heavy inflation, the bills are really piling up for most Americans. Hard times are here and only seem to be getting worse....
You Mean We Need A Border Wall? Imagine That!
Someone in the Biden Administration finally came to the realization that we have a crisis at our southern border and building a border wall...
Equity Inaction at Roanoke City Public Schools And Three Solutions
To address its sixth year of late school buses and ongoing large class sizes, Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) should cancel its planned “Empowerment”...
Democrats Push For More Audits From The IRS
Even the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes that more audits are coming. They admitted as much on September 8, 2023.Since taking office more than...