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No Energy Crisis Debate? Virginians Deserved Better Before Today’s Vote

With election day now upon us, Virginia voters were short-changed this election cycle, while Democracy is literally being threatened!  Virginians were limited to one, short, poorly controlled debate for Governor,...

Letter to the Editor: A free and honest press is appreciated now, more than ever before

I wanted to let you folks know how much I enjoy reading your reporting and,...

Don’t Let Partisan Politics Redraw Virginia’s District Lines

Dirty politics? The call for a special session is a calculated political move designed to...

Destroying Democracy: Will Dems Trample on Voters’ Will?

You have to be pretty confident – no, read that “arrogant” – to tell 2.7...

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...

Democrat Warns About So-called “Democratic Socialists”

To The Editor: I happen to agree with "The New York Times" when they warned Nancy Pelosi not to give too much power to the...

McDonalds Needs to Change Animal Procurement Policy

Over the past two years, California and Massachusetts have passed laws to ban some of the worst factory farming practices, like cramming chickens, pigs,...

Energy Efficiency is The ‘Invisible Fuel’ That Should Not Be Overlooked

Reliable, affordable energy plays a critical role in growing Virginia’s economy and empowering our citizenry. In my former role as Secretary of Technology for...

Congressman Morgan Griffith: An Open Letter to the Social Media/Tech Industry

Social media occupies a prominent place in modern America. Remarkably prominent, given how novel the medium is. Facebook and Twitter were both founded this century....

Time To Measure Up and Move On

We have mourned the death of Senator McCain and remembered highlights of his life, which were varied and many. The one I remember best...

Roanoke Amtrak Ridership Encouraging for Bedford Stop

Having passed the six-month milestone since Amtrak ridership to and from the Roanoke Station began, state transportation officials are describing it as "impressive." Ridership...