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: Staying Safe from Coronavirus
The outbreak of a new coronavirus in China has stirred concern in the medical community and the public here.First detected in the city of...
COMMENTARY: Connecting Housing and Economic Development
The Center for Rural Affairs has long focused on strategies to support economic vitality for small communities. Our work to assist small businesses, develop...
No Excuse For Price of Insulin
The price of insulin is criminal - it is not a new drug nor can you sell it on the corner or use it...
Efforts To Develop Opiod Drug Treatment Housing Faces Resistance in SW VA
After a groundswell of media coverage in the past couple years, we have seen a decrease in the conversation around the opioid epidemic, especially...
Student Loans
One of the big issues in politics right now is cost of college and student debt. Among the Democrats running for president, some are...
Fixing Health Care and The Overreach of Revised Water Legislation
Fixing Health CareWe are all familiar with the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” On health care, some Democrats find themselves arguing...