Commentary
With The Tents At UVA Down, The Blowback Begins
By James A. BaconFollowing the decision to take down the tents in the UVA Solidarity Encampment for Gaza “liberated zone” at the University of Virginia on Saturday, UVA President...
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...
College “NIL” Not Good for Schools, Students or “The Game”
In college sports (USA), the unbridled capitalist model should not be used. Yet with the...
Rep. Griffith / Congressional Coal Caucus Blast EPA Rules
The Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA), Carol Miller (R-WV), Harriet Hageman (R-WY),...
Commentary: Democratic Process Tainted in Roanoke
In regard to Mark Powell's commentary, "A New Year, a New Democratic Party?" I fearfully use the same words I shouted out at...
Commentary: Roanoke City Needs to Wake Up to Financial Reality
I noted with interest a recent newspaper article regarding Roanoke City "Officials' "concern" about Roanoke's Bond rating." "Concern" is a "weak" word and...
Commentary: A New Year, a New Democratic Party?
The Democratic party of the city of Roanoke recently reorganized, as it does every two years. The party claims to exist to encourage...
Commentary: Is the Roanoke City School System Above the Law?
Roanoke City Schools want to change the proffers ("rules of use") for the Patrick Henry High School stadium again. Now they are asking...
Commentary: Stormwater Fees Are a Smart Idea
Two recent pieces by Robert Craig that ran in The Roanoke Times (12/709 Commentary and 1/2/10 letter to the editor) criticizing the Citys...
An Open Letter to City Council on Lack of Snow Removal
Dear Mayor & Members of City Council:
I'm asking that among the seven of you, is there anyone willing to speak up and address...