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: Moving Forward From the Pandemic
The coronavirus has thrown off many of the rhythms and routines of daily life. Old habits were abandoned and new ones learned, all in...
COMMENTARY: Heroes in Senior Care Deserve Recognition
We want to recognize and thank the staff members of the approximately 570 Assisted Living (AL) communities with the capacity to serve more than...
COMMENTARY: Rural Grocers Commit to Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic
While we have all done our best to stay healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic, rural communities have risen above the challenges forced...
COMMENTARY: Vote By Proxy Defies Constitution / Undermines House of Representatives As Legislative Body
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in opposition to the proposed rule change by the House Democrat majority to permit proxy voting...
COMMENTARY: Coalition Announces “Motorcade for Freedom: Memorial Day Rolling Rally”
#ReOpen Virginia Coalition supporters will circle from Richmond's Capitol Bell Tower to Historic St. John’s Church and BackVirginians from across the Commonwealth will converge...
COMMENTARY: Don’t Redefine “Flattening the Curve”
I recently spent a day with the New River Public Health Task Force, meeting with its members and touring facilities. The task force has...