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: Public Servants Less than Helpful
Most valley residents are familiar with the plight of my son-in-law, Mike Gentry. On Feb. 7, 2009, Mike fell 12 ft. from the...
Commentary: Earthquakes and Economic Development
Every natural disaster, like the proverbial dark cloud, supposedly has a silver lining.
Images of the devastation visited on Haiti by the major earthquake...
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...