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Commentary

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 influence of foreign and out-of-state money in our democratic processes, has become an urgent...

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...

“DON’T DOUBLE DOWN ON ROANOKE CITY’S BAD DECISIONS”

Virginia Senator David Suetterlein and Delegate Joe McNamara responded to today’s announcement of Roanoke City...

Steve Jobs, Occupy Wall Street and Us

Apparently the greatest industrialist in American history was not always the nicest guy. He yelled at people. He insisted they do it his way....

Rescue Mission Expansion Proposal Impacts Neighborhood

No one disputes the need to house the homeless, especially for those who are victims of years of economic hardships, loss of employment...

The Founders and Thanksgiving

When principles - like the one in Somerville, Massachusetts - are trying to ban holidays like Columbus Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving from being...

In Response to “Having Fun”

Dear Editor, Mr. Hollingworth's lament about the "circus" of politics,(Politics- Are We Having Fun Yet?)  I'm sure, was received in agreement by most of...

Commentary: Election Tampering and Fraud in Botetourt County

My name is Don Assaid and I am a two term Conservative Republican on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors representing the Valley...

Letter: Carla Bream for Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue

Dear Editor Please support Carla Bream for Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue.  Over several years I have come to know Carla as a...