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Commentary

Voters Should Judge Candidate Character

The measure of your character is what you do and say when you think no one is looking or listening. But what does it say about you when you declare...

40 Days of Prayer: Senator Chris Head’s Invitation to Virginia

Starting today, I am committing to pray every single day for the next 40 days...

Where Does Spanberger Stand on Federal School Choice?

As early voting in the gubernatorial race in Virginia is about to begin, students in...

Celebrate Sept. 17, Constitution Day

Today, September 17, is Constitution Day. The Constitutional Convention concluded on this date in 1787...

Virginia’s Energy Future Is on the Ballot: Will Voters Choose Reliability or Risk?

For several years now, Virginians have been told that the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA)...

“The Anonymous Rant . . .”

You know why I WILL NOT go on Facebook because I believe it feeds the self gratifying and narcissistic  nature found in us...

Steve Jobs, Occupy Wall Street and Us

Apparently the greatest industrialist in American history was not always the nicest guy. He yelled at people. He insisted they do it his way....

Rescue Mission Expansion Proposal Impacts Neighborhood

No one disputes the need to house the homeless, especially for those who are victims of years of economic hardships, loss of employment...

The Founders and Thanksgiving

When principles - like the one in Somerville, Massachusetts - are trying to ban holidays like Columbus Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving from being...

In Response to “Having Fun”

Dear Editor, Mr. Hollingworth's lament about the "circus" of politics,(Politics- Are We Having Fun Yet?)  I'm sure, was received in agreement by most of...

Commentary: Election Tampering and Fraud in Botetourt County

My name is Don Assaid and I am a two term Conservative Republican on the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors representing the Valley...