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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...

Commentary: Profit Motive is Necessary for Quality Health Care

Not long ago my wife, Karol, and I flew from Bucharest to New York City's JFK airport.  We had two hours to connect...

Commentary: Regarding Explore Park – Enough Already!

After 25 agonizing years and approximately Million poured down the drain, Explore Park remains the same as it was in 1985, -...

Commentary: Public Servants Less than Helpful

Most valley residents are familiar with the plight of my son-in-law, Mike Gentry.  On Feb. 7, 2009, Mike fell 12 ft. from the...

Commentary: Earthquakes and Economic Development

Every natural disaster, like the proverbial dark cloud, supposedly has a silver lining. Images of the devastation visited on Haiti by the major earthquake...

Commentary: Democratic Process Tainted in Roanoke

In regard to Mark Powell's commentary, "A New Year, a New Democratic Party?" I fearfully use the same words I shouted out at...

Commentary: Roanoke City Needs to Wake Up to Financial Reality

I noted with interest a recent newspaper article regarding Roanoke City "Officials' "concern" about Roanoke's Bond rating." "Concern" is a "weak" word and...