This is a topic I have been engaged in for years. I have discussed it with retired generals and top Pentagon officials, but it rarely gets the attention it deserves. Sending America’s military officers to prestigious civilian schools is a big reason the military is going ‘woke.’ And going woke is a big reason the […]
Vega Receives Another Huge Endorsement
Virginia congressional hopeful Yesli Vega, running for the seat in Virginia’s 7th district, has received yet another huge showing of support from one of Virginia’s biggest names. Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears has endorsed Vega in her race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District seat against U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger. “I am proud to endorse Yesli Vega […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Dates for 2022 Virginia Sales Tax Holiday
Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday Returns on Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the dates of Virginia’s sales tax holiday weekend – Friday, Aug. 5 – Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. Specifically, the sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 5 and wraps up on Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m. During this period, Virginians can buy a number of […]
New Youngkin Appointee Resigns After Civil War Comments
In a disagreement between Youngkin and one of his recent appointees to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources, the appointee resigned after making widely criticized remarks about Confederate statues and the Civil War. Macaulay Porter, a spokeswoman for Youngkin, confirmed to WRIC-TV Tuesday that Ann McLean had resigned from the board effective Monday. “The Governor […]
Virginia Gas Prices Trend Downward, Now Below $4
by Tyler Arnold As global and national gasoline prices continue to trend downward, the average cost for a gallon of gas in Virginia has fallen below $4. As of Aug. 2, the average gallon of gas costs about $3.97, according to numbers provided by AAA. For a gallon of diesel, the average cost is dipping closer […]
Hilton Solidifies Virginia Footprint, Expanding Global Headquarters in Fairfax County
Leading global hospitality company to upgrade headquarters, creating 350 new jobs over the next five years in Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Hilton (NYSE: HLT), the leading global hospitality company, will retain its headquarters in Fairfax County, including significant upgrades to its facility at 7930 Jones Branch Drive in McLean. Hilton will re-imagine its […]
LINGAMFELTER: Loyalty and Integrity
Loyalty is an important virtue to me. I’d bet it’s important to you also. When I think of loyalty, I recall the first time I took an oath to the Constitution of the United States. I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign […]
Virginia Mother Blasts School for Sons’ Suspensions for Not Wearing Masks
A Fairfax County mother has some strong words for the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) system, accusing them of playing politics after her sons were suspended on dress code violations for not wearing face masks to school. As reported by Fox News, Lundquist-Arora’s sons were among 24 FCPS students suspended Jan. 25 for failing to […]
Virginia Officials Celebrate National Night Out
Yesterday, Virginia officials celebrated National Night Out, a once-a-year event that brings the law enforcement community and the people they protect closer together. National Night Out aims for the police and the community to come together to try to build bridges. According to the National Night Out website, “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign […]