Column: America is headed for a grim fiscal reckoning
Amid all the blaring headlines coming out of Washington, here’s a piece of news that is getting far too little attention: The U.S. is on course for fiscal breakdown. That’s the unambiguous message from...
View ArticleLetters for April 8: Bar association reaffirms commitment to rule of law
Rule of law The rule of law, a fundamental principle on which our nation was founded, stands for the proposition that every U.S. citizen’s rights are protected by laws that ensure fairness and are...
View ArticleColumn: The business case for diversity, equity and inclusion locally
Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words. They are a call to action to work towards building a better world for us all. Yet, confusion and misunderstanding around these concepts have...
View ArticleEditorial: Persistent teacher vacancies hamper Virginia schools’ recovery
Virginia must intensify efforts to attract and keep more competent teachers in our public schools. Our children’s futures depend on quality education that meets each child’s needs. So does the future...
View ArticleLetters for April 9: What is an ‘acceptable trade-off’ for cheap eggs?
Next pandemic Experts have warned for years that bird flu could spark the next global health crisis. Now, it’s spreading fast — killing millions of birds, infecting mammals and even taking human lives....
View ArticleColumn: Virginia families are paying the price for Miyares’ inaction
Across the country, state attorneys general are stepping up to defend democracy, protect families, and ensure that support for our schools, health care systems, law enforcement and so many other...
View ArticleEditorial: VA cuts will affect staffing, services for Hampton Roads veterans
A new Veterans Affairs health clinic formally opens in Chesapeake on Thursday and already there are concerns that staffing will be inadequate to handle the needs of the large veteran population here in...
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