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Commentary

Deporting Violent Aliens Could Be a Big Winner for Earle-Sears

Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican candidate for governor, has unveiled her first campaign ad. In it, she introduces herself to the voting public as an immigrant from Jamaica, a former Marine,...

Spanberger Proposal Would Undermine Local Economic Growth

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger wants voters to believe she’s a moderate. That’s understandable. At a time...

Dominion’s $1.5B Gas Plant Faces Heat Over Reliability and Emissions

The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) decision on whether Dominion Energy can build a new natural...

Conforming to Trump Tax Law Would Save Virginians $1.4 Billion More

Should the 2026 Virginia General Assembly choose to conform state tax laws to the full...

Union Rules: Welcome to the Hotel California

One of the most treasured rights in America is the right to a secret ballot...

Commentary: Enforcing Our Laws to Reduce Illegal Immigration

If you were to take a drive along Interstate 8 in Arizona, many miles north of the border, you would very likely come...

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...