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OPINION: This is the war we’re not fighting. Let’s talk about fentanyl
We can look back at various wars that our nation has been involved in and have differing opinions ... Read more
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Your Turn — Is this a swan song for colleges?
In the last three decades, many have been concerned about the direction of our colleges. Despite that, we ... Read more
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Frank Ruff — Why choose California standards over federal standards?
Did you hear about the new policy in California? The government will allow no new gasoline powered cars ... Read more
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Opinion — As our children return to school…
As our schools are opening to welcome back our students for a new year, every school is on ... Read more
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Your turn — Drug use: From marginal to mainstream
As I wrote going into August, I continue to focus on those things that were once considered marginal ... Read more
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Your turn —August snowballs continue, so does the hype
Sometimes, people believe that a small lie might be okay. This often leads to bigger lies to cover ... Read more
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Opinion — August snowballs, this time green
Last week, I wrote about things that have gotten bigger and bigger and more bizarre as they moved ... Read more
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Your turn — Small business survival at the heart of inflation concerns
Last week, I wrote about the reality of inflation being higher than the government statistics report for those ... Read more
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Your turn — Government created inflation and loves it
I wish I was as upbeat about inflation as President Biden’s spokespeople. The June report showed a 9.1% ... Read more
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Your turn — Death in our streets and schools
Sadly, we continue to hear of shootings all around our nation. I wish that there was a solution ... Read more
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Your turn — Decisions based on Constitution, not what is popular
The last two weeks have produced court rulings that have pleased some and offended others. Currently, we are ... Read more
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Opinion — New neighbors for you?
Prisons exist for two reasons. First, to punish those who refuse to live by the laws that provide ... Read more
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Your turn — Thoughts on the news
NFL FINES AND FREE SPEECH When a Washington Commanders coach compared the events of Jan. 6, 2021, to ... Read more
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Your Turn — Thoughts on education
As we see headlines of graduations at colleges and high schools, it is a great time to reflect ... Read more
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Tax relief coming eventually
Last Wednesday, a budget agreement was reached between House and Senate negotiators. We have been waiting since mid- ... Read more
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Your Turn — Elections and redistricting
Over the course of the last two years, much has been reported about how political districts will look ... Read more
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Opinion — Fuel thoughts
As all fuels reach record highs, now is a good time to reflect on the driving factors. No ... Read more
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Opinion — Disinformation
This past week, the Biden administration announced that they were creating a new section of government to deal ... Read more
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Opinion — Virginia’s economy
In the last couple of years, our former governor bragged about how Virginia was rated No. 1 by ... Read more
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Your turn — Doing the wrong thing
Every time that the news is bad for President Biden, like clockwork, expect him to try to re-focus ... Read more
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Opinion — Tax cuts vs tax cuts
There is a real dilemma in Virginia politics currently. Last November, one of the issues that Glenn Youngkin ... Read more
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Opinion — Once upon a time
In the 1980s, (we had just recovered from the high inflation of the 1970s which had stagnated our ... Read more
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Opinion — 2022 Session overtime
As has been reported, the General Assembly did not finish our work in the constitutionally allotted time. The ... Read more
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Opinion — Blood in the water
Sharks are known to be attracted to blood in the water. When fishermen want to catch sharks, that ... Read more
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Opinion — In like a lion, out like a mess
The saying about the month of March, “In like a lion, out like a lamb”, doesn’t describe the ... Read more
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Opinion — Public safety first
Last week, I wrote about a horrible needless death on our road. There was one bill that was ... Read more
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Opinion — Unintended consequences – death!
Sometimes readers wonder if what happens in Richmond and Washington will really affect their lives. This past week, ... Read more