Bennett was a Terry McAuliffe appointee to the parole board and chair of that controversial body last spring when the parole board shocked the commonwealth by going on a freeing frenzy that included at least eight murderers.
That’s Our Money. Give It Back.
Against all odds, Virginia is ending the fiscal year $500 million in the black. That can mean only one thing: We were overtaxed.
Slater Resigns from SCHEV, Citing Political Interference from Governor’s Office
Looks like Gov. Ralph Northam and his sidekicks have been meddling again, costing Virginia a fine public servant. And tainting the results of the VMI investigation due out on June 1.
Come Fly A-Weigh
Seems someone at the FAA noticed that Americans are larger than ever - apparently our tunics and yoga pants aren’t fooling anyone - and this could cause some sort of imbalance in flight.
Stop State-Sponsored Child Abuse: Unmask The Kids
In Virginia, teachers were the first in line to get vaccinated. They leapfrogged senior citizens and cancer patients to get their shots. The risk of a teacher catching the virus from a child is minuscule.
Get the freaking masks off those little faces.
Ranked Choice Republican Recap
Well, the Republican Party of Virginia actually pulled it off. Their Ranked Choice Voting Unassembled Convention Through the Legs off the Backboard with Twist (which lasted lemme see…one… two…three…no, FOUR days) finally ended and ended well.
W&L’s New College Dean is the F*ck Quilt Lady
The University of Virginia had its “F*ck UVa” sign controversy. Brace yourself for Washington & Lee University’s “F*ck quilt” brouhaha.
Will Northam Cling to Mask Mandates Despite CDC?
The gig is up, Governor. You’ve had your fun. You showed us who was the boss. Scrap the mask mandate. Now.
Gas Lines and Headlines
For many Americans, gas is the hidden ingredient in the food on their table. You bet these workers panicked when they learned that fuel wasn’t flowing.
Gas Shortages. It’s Deja Vu All Over Again.
It may just be a happy coincidence that Biden visited with Jimmy Carter last week. The parallels between these two hapless administrations are striking.
GOP Is Dead Serious About Retaking Va's Governor’s Mansion
For once, Republicans didn’t nominate the safe guy: Former Speaker of the House Kirk Cox, a smart, seasoned politician and retired government teacher. Or the far-right candidate, State Sen. Amanda Chase. Instead, they went with the outsider with enough money to drown out McAuliffe.
We’re Mothers. Not Birthing People.
There is nothing discriminatory or archaic about the word “mother.” In fact, it is a noun laced with dignity and affection.
Virginia’s Updated “Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students” Has Temporarily Disappeared
Sometimes you just need to go to the documents to see what the Virginia Department of Education is up to. This example will tell you everything you want to know.
Crazy Talk: Jennifer McClellan
If you’re looking for craziness in Virginia, it’s not hard to find.
Shots For American Kids While India Is Dying For The Vaccine?
One of the only blessings of this miserable pandemic is this: The disease left our youngest folks untouched for the most part.
Blue State Blues: Why Can’t We Have A Governor Like DeSantis?
The science was clear a full year ago that children were at very little risk of contracting or spreading the Covid-19 virus. DeSantis was one of the first governors to boldly act on that data.
End the Emergency Orders. Now. Every One.
The rules in place are really starting to look stupid. President Joe Biden, Governor Northam and all the others holding onto and consciously modeling needless restrictions are the real anti-vaxxers now. They are the ones clearly rejecting all the scientific evidence of vaccine effectiveness.
Union Bosses Bullied The CDC To Keep Schools Closed
If only kids had a union.
Maskless In Mississippi: One of America’s Free States
One by one friends have returned from Florida vacays this winter with more than just a tan. They’re full of intoxicating stories about what it feels like to shop without a mask or have a drink in a crowded bar.