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Commentary

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 on hydrocarbon fuels. As you can see from these simple pie graphs from the...

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...

In Response to R. Maronic’s Editorial About Hamas on June 12th

United Nations Charter Article 51 "Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of...

Commentary – City Tagged With Citizen’s Code Violations

Dear Editor, It appears that the "Citizens Code Violation Committee" is back in force and this year they appear to be fully funded. This committee...

Letter – DRI, Elmwood Park

Dear Editor, Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) supports the City Manager's efforts to improve and propel Elmwood Park forward. Elmwood Park needs enhanced and expanded...

Commentary – Renewable Energy Industry Distributes Misinformation

At the recent Earth Day celebration at Grandin Village, I greeted a director of the local Sierra Club and long-time acquaintance who was...

Commentary – Greed and Dishonesty Driving Healthcare

Medical insurance companies have increased their profits 51% since 2008, at the expense of  patients and doctors. During this time many patient's insurance premiums...

Commentary – Justice is Reward for Vigilance

Nearly ten years ago, Americans looked on in horror as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded.  At the end of the day...

Commentary – The Facts on State Funding of Charities in Virginia

I have been asked by several media outlets about the recent articles regarding state agency funding to certain charities being suspended because of...