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Commentary

Closing Virginia’s Education Gaps: Funding, Choice, and Accountability

It shouldn’t be hard for both political parties to agree that among those who suffered most from covid school shut-downs were low-income children. In the National Assessment of Educational Progress...

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...

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...

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...