Should the governor of Virginia have unlimited and endless emergency powers that are not subject to legislative oversight?
Taking The Fun Out Of The Olympics
Between biological men competing against women and spoiled brats planning to act up on the podium, I’m not sure I’ll even watch.
George Floyd Gets The Christopher Columbus Treatment
Once the woke crowd cheered the vandalism of statues of historical figures they didn’t like they opened the door for other folks to believe that vandalism is an acceptable form of protest.
Now They’re Gunning for Patrick Henry
The State Board for Community Colleges has told Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) to change its name. The issue: Henry owned slaves.
What to Do with Virginia’s Pile O’ Money
Virginia is expected to close out the year with a $2 billion budget surplus. An estimated $900 million is required under the state constitution to go into a rainy day reserve fund. That leaves roughly $1.1 billion for the next General Assembly and Governor of Virginia to play with.
Same Politicians Who Legalized Weed and Casino Gambling Killed Skill Games
In a state hellbent on legalizing all manner of gambling, the ban on skill games is punitive and unfair.
Loudoun County School Board Unplugs The Public
When the audience applauded loudly at the remarks of retired State Sen. Dick Black, his mic was cut off and the meeting was abruptly adjourned.
Virginia’s Parole Board Squirts WD-40 On That Revolving Door
Ever since the Terry McAuliffe/Ralph Northam appointees took over the parole board, more and more violent criminals have found their way back onto the streets.
Inexplicable — What Could Be Causing the Surge in Violence?
Reporters and the experts they quoted are baffled about what might be causing the crime wave. Could it be tied to COVID? High unemployment? Social anxiety? Too much free time? It’s such a mystery!
Stop Looking For Hate Where None Exists
When will folks learn to take a deep breath and wait for the facts before leaping to conclusions that fan the flames of hatred?
Herd Immunity Versus Herd Insanity
Like 450 other higher-ed institutions across the United States, the University of Virginia will require all students to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 vaccine if they want to return to classes this fall.
Wind Power Is Beautiful But Expensive
Offshore wind turbines are works of engineering beauty. Soaring as high as the Washington Monument, they are a magnificent sight to behold, as I saw for myself on an excursion Wednesday to view Dominion Energy’s two experimental wind turbines up close.
Who’s Setting Car Fires In Norfolk’s Ghent Neighborhood?
The fire marshal isn’t ready to say this leafy neighborhood has a serial arsonist at work, but four car fires in the past year? Two separate car fires in the past two weeks? On the same block?
Beach School Board’s Meeting Was Legal. But It Wasn't Right.
The board clearly violated the spirit of the open meeting laws, but judges are bound to follow the letter of the law and so the School Board got away with their shenanigans.
Biden Advisor Scolds Americans For Not Sacrificing Enough
In this clown’s eyes, the deaths and illnesses that spread across our county - regardless of mitigation measures - weren’t the fault of the Chinese who unleashed a virus on the world. They were our fault, for being so damned self-centered.
Abrar Omeish: Anti-Israel Firebrand
In the recording of the Justice High school speech that I watched, the cameras were fixed on the speaker. There was no way to know how many - if any - parents marched up to their offspring, yanked them from their seats and dragged them away from this appalling claptrap.
Do Fatal Police Shootings Indicate Racism?
As protesters marched in many Virginia cities last year in protest of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., many Virginia politicians suggested that the kind of police abuses occurring in other states were endemic here in Virginia.
A Volatile Mix: Sex, Obsession, Microaggressions and Mental Health at UVa
Kieran Bhattacharya, a University of Virginia School of Medicine student who claims he was expelled for challenging left-wing political orthodoxy at the school, has filed new papers expanding upon his allegations.
All Hands On Deck At CNN: Jeffrey Toobin’s Back
Did viewers actually miss the smug little man? By putting Toobin back on the air, does CNN expect to win the ratings game? Doubtful on both counts.