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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...

I Can Never Be “Overeducated”

So ... the term "overeducated" has gained currency in the national discourse. I myself can never be "overeducated." The more that I learn, the more I...

Judge: Loudoun Co. School Board Guilty Of Gagging Parents

By Josh Hetzler, Legal Counsel, The Founding Freedoms Law Center The Founding Freedoms Law Center (FFLC), the legal arm of The Family Foundation, recently sued...

Congressman H. Morgan Griffith: Fearmongering Over the Supreme Court

A leaked draft opinion has turned attention to the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.  Based on the...

“Veto Day” Recap: Not Just about Legislation!

By Victoria Cobb, President, The Virginia Family Foundation The General Assembly reconvened last week for its one-day Reconvene “Veto” Session to consider Governor Youngkin’s amendments...

Congressman H. Morgan Griffith: Oversight of The Executive Branch

A primary responsibility of Congress is oversight of the executive branch. For any administration, but especially the Biden Administration, that means a lot of...

May is Mental Health Month – Here Are Some Important Resources

One in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime and everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health....