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Closing Virginia’s Education Gaps: Funding, Choice, and Accountability

It shouldn’t be hard for both political parties to agree that among those who suffered most from covid school shut-downs were low-income children. In the National Assessment of Educational Progress...

Last Week Proves Again Wind and Solar Cannot Take the Heat

Once again, a spell of hot weather has proven that our economy and comfort depend...

VA Elections Should Be About Virginia’s Future — Not a Referendum on President Trump

Senator Tim Kaine recently sent out a fundraising email where he quoted the Washington Post...

One is Enough: End the Front License Plate Requirement in Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia currently mandates that most passenger vehicles display two license plates—one on...

Primary Results Will Force Spanberger to Prove if She’s a Centrist

After this week’s primary results, Virginia’s more moderate center is all but dead. In two...

The Role of the Jewish Community in The Fight For Civil Rights

Now is the time to rise against the hateful rhetoric and actions perpetuated against Jews for simply being Jewish. The Black and Jewish communities are...

D-Day Memorial and The Crooked Road

You may be asking yourself what the D-Day Memorial in Bedford County and the Crooked Road have in common. But what they share is that...

The Stealth Tax Increase That Remains in The Virginia Budget

A Commentary From The Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy While there has been much celebration at the passage of a new $188 billion biennial...

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 compromised on a $188 billion state budget based simply...

With The Tents At UVA Down, The Blowback Begins

By James A. Bacon Following the decision to take down the tents in the UVA Solidarity Encampment for Gaza “liberated zone” at the University of...

Screen Time for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents

Editors Note: We normally don't run commentaries / articles that promote a company or one of their products but when the need is great...