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Commentary

Why Tax Exemptions for Harvard and Confederate Groups Should Stand

Every taxpayer dollar sent to any university or private entity should be closely scrutinized. In the case of the billions sent to Harvard University and other elite schools, the...

The High Cost of Uncertainty for Virginia’s Workers and Businesses

Asked nearly 40 years ago what he needed most, less regulation or lower taxes, a...

Virginia Clean Energy Laws Blamed for Dominion Price Hike, Not Data Boom

The pending price increase for electricity from Dominion Energy Virginia is higher than the 14%...

Trump’s Double Whammy to Virginia’s Economy

No one can say we weren’t warned. During his debate with then Vice President Kamala Harris,...

Virginia is Ready to Take Full Control of Education

Last night, as promised repeatedly during the campaign, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing Education Secretary Linda...

$1 Million Donation Rescinded in Open Letter to VMI Constituencies

AN OPEN LETTER TO: Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors Virginia Military Institute Alumni Association VMI Corps of Cadets VMI Alumni/ae The Cadet Newspaper VMI Parents Council November 11, 2022 I am...

Wind Projects Faltering – In Virginia Rate Payers Are On The Hook

In recent days several proposed offshore wind projects, which unlike Virginia’s are not guaranteed by captive ratepayers, are showing cracks in their pylons. Multinational developer...

We Owe America’s Veterans Our Deepest Gratitude

On November 11 of each year, Americans honor the veterans who served to keep our country free. The day was originally known as Armistice Day...

New Melrose Avenue Project Honors Sisters / Brings Hope to NW Roanoke

I want to express my deep gratitude to the City of Roanoke, Goodwill Industries of the Valley, HUD, and other community partners who are...

Questionable Decisions on Scientific Research: First COVID, Now Monkeypox

At its best, scientific research seeks to explore the universe around us, find ways to understand it better, and harness its power for the...

Join Roanoke Forward To Free Star City From One-Party Rule

Nothing changes till something changes – that is why I formed the Roanoke Forward PAC to support Dalton Baugess, Nick Hagen, Maynard Keller and...