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Commentary

Screen Time for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents

Editors Note: We normally don't run commentaries / articles that promote a company or one of their products but when the need is great and can impact the lives...

Congress Values Names More Than Housing for Service Members

By Donald Smith; first published on baconsrebellion.com “Removing the last vestiges of Confederate history from the...

College “NIL” Not Good for Schools, Students or “The Game”

In college sports (USA), the unbridled capitalist model should not be used. Yet with the...

Rep. Griffith / Congressional Coal Caucus Blast EPA Rules

The Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA), Carol Miller (R-WV), Harriet Hageman (R-WY),...

Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition Praises Youngkin’s Decisive Leadership

Amidst a challenging budgetary landscape, the Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition commends Governor Glenn Youngkin for...

Commentary – Greed and Dishonesty Driving Healthcare

Medical insurance companies have increased their profits 51% since 2008, at the expense of  patients and doctors. During this time many patient's insurance premiums...

Commentary – Justice is Reward for Vigilance

Nearly ten years ago, Americans looked on in horror as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded.  At the end of the day...

Commentary – The Facts on State Funding of Charities in Virginia

I have been asked by several media outlets about the recent articles regarding state agency funding to certain charities being suspended because of...

Letter – Poor Public Management

Dear Editor, Another stunning example of how the City of Roanoke fails to maintain its infrastructure is the mess in front of the downtown...

Letter – Drug Take Back Big Success

Dear Editor, We would like to say a very big thank you to Sarah Flint, Linda Payne, the Roanoke County police and the DEA...

Commentary – Elmwood Park Proposal Needs Closer Look

Gene Marrano's article last week, "City Manager Takes Elmwood Park Plan on the Road" raises some important questions. In my opinion this plan...