Every so often in American history, the Supreme Court seems to forget that it is a coequal branch of government. In such moments, the court adopts a philosophy of judicial supremacy. Such a moment has come once again. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln would be aghast. In the 1820s,…
On student loans, President Joe Biden once again has decided to kick the proverbial can down the road. He recently extended the moratorium on student loan repayments for a fourth time. The moratorium first was implemented when President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act into law March 2020, and it…
Virginia’s recent legislative elections proved that all voters are equal. That said, a closer analysis of the results reveals that some voters are more equal than others. Why? Because Virginia has single-member districts, which are represented by only one lawmaker. Consider that control of the House of Delegates rested upon…
As a long-distance runner, I appreciate a good bike lane. Great for cyclists, walkers and runners, bike lanes separate us from traffic, which keeps us safer and can be a big relief for drivers. When I saw new bike lanes on Church Road in western Henrico County, I leapt for…
Thomas J. Meeks is right. The time to enact term limits for the U.S. Supreme Court is now. His proposal deserves serious consideration. It should also be built upon. In a July 9 Letter to the Editor, Meeks called for a Supreme Court of nine justices. He also prescribed an…
In 1797, Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet titled, “Agrarian Justice.” In it, Paine proposed the creation of what we now call Social Security. Paine also proposed providing every American — regardless of sex or race — with a stake. That stake was to be a sum of £15, or about…
William Ryan’s Letter to the Editor this past Wednesday, “Government has $0: Taxpayers foot all bills,” demonstrates a common misunderstanding of the difference between federal government and state and local government finances. Let’s start with the basics. State and local governments — and some national governments (such as members of…
In 2018, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report titled “The Future of Jobs.” In that report, it estimated that automation may destroy up to 58 million jobs by 2022. However, in that same report, the WEF also predicted that automation would create 133 million new jobs. That’s 75…
It’s 2020, and former Vice President Joe Biden has struggled to defeat President Donald Trump. Democrats didn’t think it would be this way. However, given the results thus far, it’s clear that Americans are frustrated with Democrats. Why? Consider President Barack Obama’s two signature legislative accomplishments: the Dodd-Frank Wall Street…
The recent letter from Del. Mark Levine, D-Alexandria, “Delegate argues against amending Virginia Code,” is dripping in cynicism. What’s striking about Levine’s letter is its appeal to fear. This is an old play often utilized by politicians and their apparatchiks. He might as well be saying, “You can’t trust those…