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Budget Battle; Judges & Vote No to Rigged Maps

In this message: - Democrats v. Democrats Budget Debate - Eleven Suetterlein Bills Heading to Governor's Desk - GOP Wins Big in Virginia Beach & Flips Prince William Seat Last Held in 1983 -...

No, Senator. Virginia Does Not Require Photo ID to Vote

Let’s stop kidding ourselves and each other about voter ID. And, yes, I AM talking to...

Will Voters Bring Gerrymandering Back to Virginia?

Unless Virginia voters reject the constitutional amendment on the ballot April 21, gerrymandering will return...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

Department of Homeland Security funding has passed the House, but Senate Democrats refuse to...

Open Letter To Area Pastors/Ministry Leaders

Dear Pastor or Ministry Leader,          Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. -Proverbs 31:8a I...

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...