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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 ... Read more
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OPINION – Our students must be prepared to compete
The education of our young people is at risk. Parents, grandparents and would-be parents need to be aware. ... Read more
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OPINION — Marijuana legislation makes very little sense
The reconvened session was held last week with few surprises. Most Republican proposed legislation had already been killed. ... Read more
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Virginia wasn’t ready for vaccine distribution
Three issues have been causing turmoil for a year: unemployment, schools and vaccines. Gov. Ralph Northam closed down ... Read more
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COLUMN — Democrat priorities have changed over the years
When I was growing up, I knew my father was a Democrat. In the ’50s and ’60s, if ... Read more
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Column — What will 2021 look like?
For months now, everywhere I have gone, people have been saying, “I can’t wait until 2020 is over.” ... Read more
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A new way to formulate the state budget
Every year, the most important thing that the governor of Virginia does is produce a budget or a ... Read more
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Should we really legalize marijuana?
Over the years that I have been in the General Assembly, there has always been an effort by ... Read more
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Is climate change really an existential threat?
Remember John Stossel? For those who don’t remember him or never heard of him, Stossel made it big ... Read more
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Some taxes unfairly affect rural Virginia
We all want to be treated fairly. Sometimes we do not like government policies at the federal, state, ... Read more
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Can we thrive as a mediocracy?
Once upon a time, not that long ago, one received things from earning them. You merited a raise. ... Read more
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Looking forward to a brighter future
Thankfully, it is human nature to have faith in a brighter future. If not, 2020 would drive us ... Read more
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COLUMN — Treat the voters with honesty and respect
In slang, the phrase, “Come on, man,” is used to convey the speaker’s frustration or annoyance with someone ... Read more
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COLUMN — Prayers to all those affected by COVID-19
Our prayers go out to our president, governor, their wives, and to all who have been infected with ... Read more
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Legislature protects renters, hurts landlords
Compassion is a good thing when you are using your resources in assisting others in a time of ... Read more
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Legislature protects renters, hurts landlords
Compassion is a good thing when you are using your resources in assisting others in a time of ... Read more
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Law enforcement changes happening quickly
All over America, there are efforts to change law enforcement. In some cities, there has been an open ... Read more
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COLUMN — Support redistricting amendment
Last week, I wrote about the several laws that were changed during the 2020 regular and the on-going ... Read more
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Is your vote safer today than it was last year?
Free and fair voting is the basic premise of any democracy. Remember the stories that came out of ... Read more
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COLUMN — Is your vote safer today than it was last election?
Free and fair voting is the basic premise of any democracy. Remember the stories that came out of ... Read more
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Redistricting amendment is fair
For three quarters of the last century, Virginia was effectively a one-party state. That political party could enact ... Read more
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COLUMN — Hard work, determination can take us far
The last two months we have seen many demonstrations regarding equality for all. It is right and fair ... Read more
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COLUMN — New rules would allow lockboxes for absentee ballots
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we ... Read more
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Column – Lockboxes would undermine election
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we ... Read more
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Column – Death rates from virus are very low
by wearing a mask W e have been inundated with data about the coronavirus since March. The news ... Read more
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Column – Trying to stay positive
All of us have been challenged by the events in the news this year. It was heartbreaking enough ... Read more
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Trying to understand school reopening plans
Let me begin with this statement — we all should be cautious during this period of COVID-19. We ... Read more
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