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Destroying Democracy: Will Dems Trample on Voters’ Will?

You have to be pretty confident – no, read that “arrogant” – to tell 2.7 million Virginia voters that you’re willing to stick it to them. But that’s exactly what...

Why I’m Supporting Maynard Keller for the House of Delegates

Our national debate about ethnicity, culture, and identity has turned ugly. Political corruption, including the...

You REALLY Don’t Hate The Media Enough

Chapter 5,978 of “You Don’t Hate The Media Enough.” Today’s installment features The Virginian-Pilot, Time Magazine,...

Spanberger, Hashmi Have Massive Leads in Campaign Funds

Two of the three Republicans running for statewide office in Virginia this year are being...

What Democrats Will Pass First if Given Full Political Control

Predicting how Democrats will transform Virginia should they gain full control of state government in...

An Open Letter To the Developers of the Proposed Hotels at Huff Lane

Dear Developer: As a tax paying resident of the Huff Lane area of Roanoke, Virginia, that is directly affected by the proposed hotel project...

Morgan Griffith Shares Thoughts on This Week’s Inauguration

This morning at the Capitol, I joined government leaders from around the world, Senators, my colleagues in the House, and people from Virginia’s...

Reader Concerned About Safety at Intersection in Southwest County

We are fortunate in Roanoke County that our economy continues to grow with new business opportunities.  But with new growth, we have more...

Complaints About Bus System to City Council Fall on Deaf Ears

I have been riding the Melrose bus for years to go downtown every two weeks after an appointment. To my utter dismay, I...

Roanoke Real Estate Holders Are Going to Pay Higher Taxes Forever

For decades, the City of Roanoke has been kicking the can down the road and avoiding spending money on maintaining infrastructure - particularly...

Dear Mr. President

December 19, 2012 Barack Obama The President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC  20500 “Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become...
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