Author Archives: Jim Bacon

About Jim Bacon

James A. Bacon is the author of “Boomergeddon” and publishes the Bacon’s Rebellion blog at www. Baconsrebellion.com. He can be reached at jabacon@baconsrebellion.com

An Opportunity Agenda for Virginia

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Jim Bacon

The greatest ideological division in the United States today separates those who support policies geared to creating equal opportunities for all and those who support policies geared to creating equal outcomes. Each orientation reflects contending views of human nature and prescriptions for making … Continue reading →

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What Works: Helping Students Complete Their College Degrees

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Jim Bacon

In Virginia, nearly 30% of students who enroll in community college or four-year college fail to complete their degrees within six years. There is widespread agreement across the political spectrum that it would be a good thing if more students … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s New Political Landscape

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Jim Bacon

So, where do yesterday’s elections leave us? We don’t know who won the presidential election, and we probably won’t know for days, if not weeks. Still, we can draw some meaningful conclusions. Virginia remains a solid blue state. The Democrats’ political … Continue reading →

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Wind and the Grid: A Precautionary Tale from the U.K.

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Jim Bacon

So, you think the rolling blackouts experienced in California were a fluke and of no relevance to Virginia? Well, then, consider what’s happening right now in the United Kingdom, where “unusually low wind output” and a series of planned power … Continue reading →

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Free Speech Guaranteed — Except When You Disagree with Us

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Jim Bacon

The Loudoun County School Board expects public school employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner. A draft policy for professional conduct contains all the usual things one would expect. Teachers and other employees should treat students and peers with … Continue reading →

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