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...
Democrat Warns About So-called “Democratic Socialists”
To The Editor:I happen to agree with "The New York Times" when they warned Nancy Pelosi not to give too much power to the...
McDonalds Needs to Change Animal Procurement Policy
Over the past two years, California and Massachusetts have passed laws to ban some of the worst factory farming practices, like cramming chickens, pigs,...
Energy Efficiency is The ‘Invisible Fuel’ That Should Not Be Overlooked
Reliable, affordable energy plays a critical role in growing Virginia’s economy and empowering our citizenry. In my former role as Secretary of Technology for...
Congressman Morgan Griffith: An Open Letter to the Social Media/Tech Industry
Social media occupies a prominent place in modern America. Remarkably prominent, given how novel the medium is.Facebook and Twitter were both founded this century....
Time To Measure Up and Move On
We have mourned the death of Senator McCain and remembered highlights of his life, which were varied and many. The one I remember best...
Roanoke Amtrak Ridership Encouraging for Bedford Stop
Having passed the six-month milestone since Amtrak ridership to and from the Roanoke Station began, state transportation officials are describing it as "impressive." Ridership...