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...
A Positive Direction for American Jobs
On the first Friday of each month around 8:30 a.m., you can find a number of reporters, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and economists clicking refresh on...
COMMENTARY: Spilling Blood Is A Small Price to Pay
I cannot say in my Marine Corps experience that I ever shed blood for my country. However, on the night of June 27th, I...
Congress Has a Responsibility to Pursue the Truth
At first glance, you might think it’s something right out of a novel. Salacious, unverified dossiers, reports of informants that appear more like spies...
Roanoke Native / International Musician Adrian Crutchfield to Headline Dumas Legacy Concert
Internationally known saxophonist and Roanoke native Adrian Crutchfield will perform live at the 2nd Annual Dumas Legacy Concert on Saturday, June 30th at 7PM...
Doomsday or Dumas Day?
The 30th of June will be piping hot with activity in honor of the historic Dumas Hotel, an African American icon in this town...
COMMENTARY: Did Roanoke County Public Schools Tolerate Cheating on School-issued Laptops from 2006-16?
An Open Letter To Mr. Daniel A. Gecker President Virginia Board of EducationMay 30, 2018Dear Mr. Gecker:On June 24, 2016 your predecessor, Dr. Billy...