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...
Commentary – Air Controller Gives New Meaning to Falling Asleep on the Job
Who, by now hasn't heard of the controller manning the Tower at Washington's National Airport having fallen asleep on the job?
Over the years...
Commentary – Defense of Marriage Act
Dear Messrs. Reid, McConnell, Boehner, and Ms. Pelosi:
It has been widely reported that the President has directed the Department of Justice to cease...
Commentary – Working to Eliminate Government Waste
Working to reduce government waste is a significant undertaking and one to which I remain firmly dedicated. It is critical to ensure that...
Commentary – Roanoke Spends $1,745,000 and Has Nothing to Show for It
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck! - or, is...
America Needs a Real Energy Policy – Congressman Bob Goodlatte
Energy is vital to every aspect of American life. It is used in our homes, our small businesses and industries. Energy powers computers,...
A Discussion on Deficits & Debt – Senator John Warner
With all of the current discussion about short-term federal spending resolutions and potential gridlock in Congress, you might think we have lost the...