Morgan Griffith: The inauguration of Virginia’s new governor
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Seventy-three governors have served the Commonwealth of Virginia since 1776. On January 15, 2022, that number will rise to 74 with the inauguration of Glenn Youngkin.
Search Results for United Way
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Warner: ‘Democracy must be upheld each and every day
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One year ago today, the world watched as a violent mob stormed and desecrated the U.S. Capitol in an effort to rob the American people of the sacred right to elect their President.
Jan. 6 anniversary: Virginia Tech expert says threat of violence in the U.S. remains
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One year after the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, political polarization – and the threat of related violence – is increasing, says a Virginia Tech expert who researches the role of communities in promoting, deterring, or reacting to extremism, crime, violence, and tragedies.
John Miksad: New Year’s Resolutions for a nation
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Many of us make resolutions at this time of year. These are some of the New Year’s Resolutions I’d like to see my country make.
The best free MLB picks for 2022
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Everything from simple wagers of words as you call out predictions on the sofa to individuals making a living off of this venture, getting your picks is a fun, important part of the season.
Robert C. Koehler: Poisoning ourselves with war
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When we wage war, we dehumanize — then kill — a specific segment of humanity.
The struggle between consumerism and sustainability
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With the holiday season winding to a close and the world moving forward into another New Year, it may be the perfect time to reflect on our way of buying and using goods.
Do wealthy people generate more pollution, carbon emissions?
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The richest 10 percent of humanity was responsible for 52 percent of global emissions between 1990 and 2015, according to a 2020 Oxfam report.
Morgan Griffith: Cause and effect
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The end of one year and the beginning of another offers the occasion to reflect on what has changed and what remains the same.
Why the path to citizenship remains blocked: And why it matters
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One of the signal stories of 2021 was a narrative of unfulfilled promise: the promise by a new president to open a path to citizenship to 10.2 million immigrants – and the thwarting of that promise by the politics of a particular historical moment.
