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OPINION — We must work to restore our nation’s work ethic
As acid corrodes aluminum, once it starts it gets worse faster and faster. We are watching this happen before our eyes. The headline in the ...
As acid corrodes aluminum, once it starts it gets worse faster and faster. We are watching this happen before our eyes. The headline in the ...
The education of our young people is at risk. Parents, grandparents and would-be parents need to be aware. Attacks are coming from many directions. We ...
The reconvened session was held last week with few surprises. Most Republican proposed legislation had already been killed. For this reason, we mostly considered technical ...
Three issues have been causing turmoil for a year: unemployment, schools and vaccines. Gov. Ralph Northam closed down the state with power not seen since ...
When I was growing up, I knew my father was a Democrat. In the ’50s and ’60s, if one wanted a voice in Virginia’s government, ...
For months now, everywhere I have gone, people have been saying, “I can’t wait until 2020 is over.” With all that has occurred in the ...
Every year, the most important thing that the governor of Virginia does is produce a budget or a revised budget. Yet, way too frequently, a ...
Over the years that I have been in the General Assembly, there has always been an effort by some to change the laws on the ...
Remember John Stossel? For those who don’t remember him or never heard of him, Stossel made it big a generation or two ago when he ...
We all want to be treated fairly. Sometimes we do not like government policies at the federal, state, or local levels, but if it affects ...
Once upon a time, not that long ago, one received things from earning them. You merited a raise. You merited a promotion. That system was ...
Thankfully, it is human nature to have faith in a brighter future. If not, 2020 would drive us crazy. Most of the year, COVID-19 has ...
In slang, the phrase, “Come on, man,” is used to convey the speaker’s frustration or annoyance with someone else. The term has been used repeatedly ...
Our prayers go out to our president, governor, their wives, and to all who have been infected with COVID-19. We wish them fast recoveries. Likewise, ...
Compassion is a good thing when you are using your resources in assisting others in a time of their need. It is far different when ...
Compassion is a good thing when you are using your resources in assisting others in a time of their need. It is far different when ...
All over America, there are efforts to change law enforcement. In some cities, there has been an open effort to defund the police. In other ...
Last week, I wrote about the several laws that were changed during the 2020 regular and the on-going special session. My focus was on how ...
Free and fair voting is the basic premise of any democracy. Remember the stories that came out of Iraq after the fall of the Saddam ...
Free and fair voting is the basic premise of any democracy. Remember the stories that came out of Iraq after the fall of the Shah? ...
For three quarters of the last century, Virginia was effectively a one-party state. That political party could enact anything they wanted. Because they controlled the ...
The last two months we have seen many demonstrations regarding equality for all. It is right and fair to have orderly conversations and demonstrations about ...
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we know it. Last week, the Department of ...
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we know it. Last week, the Department of ...
by wearing a mask W e have been inundated with data about the coronavirus since March. The news media has covered the issue relentlessly for ...
All of us have been challenged by the events in the news this year. It was heartbreaking enough when our lives were flipped on end ...
Let me begin with this statement — we all should be cautious during this period of COVID-19. We should all wear masks when we are ...
Wednesday’s college basketball slate in the A-10 has several top-tier games, including a matchup between the Maine Black…
After studying the 16 matchups on the Week 15 slate in the NFL, our best against-the-spread choice is…
Looking at the Week 15 NFL slate, we have the Vikings (-7) as the best bet on the…
Today’s NBA schedule features two contests, including the Golden State Warriors against the Houston Rockets. If you’re searching…
Today’s NBA schedule features top teams in action. Among the contests is the Golden State Warriors taking on…