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Dissecting the Blue Wave: Turnout

Gov. Glenn Youngkin yesterday blamed Tuesday’s shellacking of the Republican Party in Virginia on the government shutdown. “I firmly believe that the government shutdown was a very, very big...

We Lost More Than an Election — Here’s What Comes Next

We lost all three statewide races. We lost 13 House seats. No Republican won outside...

No Energy Crisis Debate? Virginians Deserved Better Before Today’s Vote

With election day now upon us, Virginia voters were short-changed this election cycle, while Democracy...

Letter to the Editor: A free and honest press is appreciated now, more than ever before

I wanted to let you folks know how much I enjoy reading your reporting and...

Don’t Let Partisan Politics Redraw Virginia’s District Lines

Dirty politics? The call for a special session is a calculated political move designed to...

Local Attorney Explains “Murder” vs. “Homicide” Differences

Roanoke Attorney Nick Hagen explains how, even though many believe the terms "murder" and "homicide" are identical, they are actually different. He sheds light...

The VMI Class of 2025’s Elephant in The Room

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Rat Mass of 2024+3 is now the Class of ’27. That recognition brings a time to pause and reflect...

Foreign Military Aid: $95.3 Billion Sounds Like a Lot of Money – So Does Your Cut

On February 13, the US Senate passed a bill including $95.3 billion in taxpayer handouts the Ukrainian, Israeli, and Taiwanese regimes. Inter-, intra-, and bi-partisan...

Insulting Women Swimmers Shows Joe Cobb Not Fit To Be Mayor

A mayor should be a strong representative for all people in his city. Joe Cobb does not represent all people; he doesn’t even represent...

Congressman Good Demands Answers For USPS Delivery Delays

February 7, 2024 Dear Constituents, My office hears regularly from Virginians who experience delays in the delivery of bills, tax documents, critical medical information, and other...

Push Me, Pull You – Biden’s Questionable Energy Policies

I am often asked by friends and constituents how things are going in Washington. I have to say I am doing my best, but...
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