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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...

Roanoke Continues Fixing Problems That Do Not Exist

 As former City Economic Development Director I am aware that the City and DRI used to conduct an annual census of downtown workers....

Rinker and Readers Need to Do Further Reading

I always read with great interest Dr. Rinker's columns, and the responses he generates. I just read Tom Taylor's letter and wanted to...

Closing of Grandin Automotive Tells Bigger Story

This is the story of American expectations that ended badly. It’s about Bill Millner, an automotive genius, a successful businessman with decades of...

Asperger’s No More?

I know a bunch of experts got together and decided after years of study to do away with the diagnosis of “Asperger’s Syndrome”...

Operation Christmas Cheer, Inc. Says Thank You!

In this the season of thanks, we at Operation Christmas Cheer, Inc. sincerely thank those who support our mission.  Operation Christmas Cheer (a...

The Quiet Assumption In Faith And Politics

  A quiet assumption has blossomed in the last several decades: people of faith have no business bringing their religion to bear on politics.  This...
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