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...
Letter – IRS Oct. 15 Filing Deadline for Local Small Charities & Nonprofits
Dear Editor,
We at the Internal Revenue Service are concerned because as many as 7,200 small community-based nonprofits in Virginia are in jeopardy of...
Letter – Great Articles by Dr. Rinker
Dear Sir: I have recently had the opportunity to read articles published in your paper by Dr. Bruce Rinker and I felt...
Commentary – Americans Want Common Sense Health Care Reform
Over the last few weeks I conducted a series of in-person town hall meetings and telephone town hall meetings throughout the 6th Congressional...
Commentary – Dog’s Death Should Be a Crime
I have written to our Mayor and Council about the inhumane lives dog are subject to here in Southeast. Large dogs caged, or...
Bus Stops Should be Changed Back
Dear Editor,It was stated in a recent Roanoke Times Sunday paper that Mr. Palmer, general manager of the Valley Metro city bus company,...
Center Party and Modern Whig Party Merge – Vanke Joins
The Center Party (www.centerparty.us) has agreed to merge with the Modern Whig Party (www.modernwhig.org). This means that the members and supporters of the...