Category Archives: Feature

The State Central Committee Votes for Itself

Posted on March 17, 2009 by matt ohern

Republican State Central Committee looks to play kingmaker as it moves closer to voting out current Chairman, Jeff Frederick. In the process fair play and the grassroots are being cast aside. Continue reading →

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Black History is Virginia History

Posted on March 3, 2009 by matt ohern

Black history in America began in Virginia in 1619. It’s impossible to separate Virginia and Black history. Likewise, Black history for the future should be written in Virginia – if we Virginians, choose the right path forward and upward. The next era of Black history can be the greatest chapter ever. The past three eras provide a platform for race-based history. The next era should be one of a race-irrelevant future. Continue reading →

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Breaking VA Law – A Differing Point of View

Posted on February 17, 2009 by matt ohern

Operating ABC stores is in direct violation of at least the spirit, if not the intent of Virginia statute. ABC stores perform a function that can and should be executed by the private sector and Virginia needs to cut them free and let that happen. Continue reading →

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Ryan Frederick and Civil Liberties

Posted on February 17, 2009 by matt ohern

The case against Ryan Frederick illustrates threats to both our safety in our homes and our rights under the Constitution. Virginians need to pay closer attention to the tactics that the police use to execute drug warrants risks that come from their use of confidential informants. Continue reading →

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Don’t Mess with Virginia’s Biennial Budget System

Posted on February 3, 2009 by matt ohern

Legislation being proposed by Delegates Pollard and Saxman to adopt an annual rather than a biennial budget process needs to be rejected. Under the current format a more realistic budgetary picture is presented to the public and longer range planning is encouraged, two things that go a long way in making Virginia the best-managed state in the union. Continue reading →

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