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Commentary

Why Tax Exemptions for Harvard and Confederate Groups Should Stand

Every taxpayer dollar sent to any university or private entity should be closely scrutinized. In the case of the billions sent to Harvard University and other elite schools, the...

The High Cost of Uncertainty for Virginia’s Workers and Businesses

Asked nearly 40 years ago what he needed most, less regulation or lower taxes, a...

Virginia Clean Energy Laws Blamed for Dominion Price Hike, Not Data Boom

The pending price increase for electricity from Dominion Energy Virginia is higher than the 14%...

Trump’s Double Whammy to Virginia’s Economy

No one can say we weren’t warned. During his debate with then Vice President Kamala Harris,...

Virginia is Ready to Take Full Control of Education

Last night, as promised repeatedly during the campaign, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing Education Secretary Linda...

Letter Misrepresented Tea Party and Fair Tax

I haven’t seen as much misinformation in a short article as that provided by Sidney Vaught in his July 9-15 piece, “Tea Party...

Open Letter to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation

Gentlemen: My wife and I have a 2nd home at Smith Mountain Lake. We have enjoyed taking guests to the D-Day Memorial and recommending...

Letter: Tech President Charles W. Steger on Passing of George Steinbrenner

We are saddened at the passing of George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees. While Mr. Steinbrenner will certainly be remembered for his...

Letter: Bestpitch Was Pitching The Right Balls

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Valerie Garner for her fine coverage of our new council's first meeting. Over the years some us have...

Commentary: We Shouldn’t Bank on Bailouts

The free flow of money is fundamental to our capitalist system and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines America.  Investors vote with their wallets...

Commentary: Editorial Board Takes a Stab at Transparency

My name is Forest, Forest Gump and “I may not be a smart man but I know what transparency is” and it ain’t...