Commentary
Expert Opinion: Memorial Day Should Unite Americans
Each Memorial Day, James Dubinsky takes some time to reflect.
A retired U.S. Army veteran and now an associate professor of English at Virginia Tech who works with veteran communities,...
Renewables or Fossil Fuels? Voters Want Both
Given a choice between an energy future that is a) dependent on generation using sun,...
FERC Expert Warns Electricity Growing Unreliable
Virginian Mark Christie is using his position on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as a...
National Police Week
This year, we recognized May 14-20 as National Police Week. During each National Police Week,...
The Spirit Speaks: ‘The Cadet’ Receives Top Honor Award
The Virginia Press Association’s top honor, the 2022 VPA Journalistic Integrity and Community Service Award...
Commentary: Stormwater Fees Are a Smart Idea
Two recent pieces by Robert Craig that ran in The Roanoke Times (12/709 Commentary and 1/2/10 letter to the editor) criticizing the Citys...
An Open Letter to City Council on Lack of Snow Removal
Dear Mayor & Members of City Council:
I'm asking that among the seven of you, is there anyone willing to speak up and address...
Our Region Needs Unserviced Workforce to Make Right Decisions
With the start to any new year, resolutions are made and are either kept or broken. Many will make resolutions to find a...
Five Traits of Female Attractiveness
A good plastic surgeon may be able to create physical beauty, but he or she can't create something that's far more important and...
Hiding Debt Just a Juggling Trick
Virginian James Buchanan, co-founder of "public-choice economics" – or what he prefers to call the Virginia school of political economy – celebrated his...
Putting a Governor on Those Who Govern
Virginian James Buchanan, co-founder of "public-choice economics" – or what he prefers to call the Virginia school of political economy – celebrated his...
