As fireworks burst across the night sky, the Fourth of July serves as a reminder of the profound significance of America’s day of independence and freedom. This day should hold immense importance in the hearts of Americans, resonating with the values of liberty, sacrifice and bravery; however, many of these values have been forgotten. Forgotten […]
BLAKELY: Why Do We Love Tucker So Much?
Tucker Carlson’s recent ousting from Fox News has generated considerable controversy, conversation, and speculation across the political spectrum. As host of the most-watched cable news show on television, Carlson propelled Fox News to ratings dominance over competing networks. There’s more than just ratings behind the conservative outcry over Carlson’s sacking from Fox. Tucker’s loyal following […]
Strickland Touts Best-In-State Grassroots Support
Virginia State Senate candidate Matt Strickland – a veteran and Spotsylvania County business owner – joined Common Sense America host Eden Gordon-Hill to discuss the outpouring of support he has seen for his campaign, especially from grassroots donors. Watch his interview below: https://youtu.be/qMZnfrt93uw?t=1905
LINGAMFELTER: Virginia General Assembly and Congress: A tale of two legislatures
This month, two legislatures convened within 90 miles of each other. Following a raucous start, the U.S. House of Representatives — along with a more sedate U.S. Senate — came into session in Washington. Farther south in Richmond, the Virginia General Assembly — composed of a Senate of 40 members and a House of Delegates […]
LINGAMFELTER: Economics 101
Recently I learned that the fast food chain McDonald’s will be further automating their ordering system. Now they will need fewer people. I don’t patron fast-food restaurants much anymore as I have committed to a diet and managed to lose 20 pounds since August. That’s a New Year’s resolution from last year that I intend to continue. But I […]
LIPSMAN: America’s $45B Christmas Gift to Zelenskyy
At the tail end of Congress’ 2022 lame-duck session, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visited Washington, DC making stops at the White House and on Capitol Hill. Less than 48 hours later, the Omnibus bill was passed with an earmark of an additional $45B for Ukraine. Coincidence? While the majority of Congress showed overwhelming support for the Ukrainian president […]
LINGAMFELTER: Bon Appétit
This week a restaurant in Richmond, Virginia decided to refuse service to a faith-based organization that holds constitutionally permissible beliefs that servers in that restaurant found objectionable. It was blatant viewpoint discrimination. The Virginia Family Foundation, founded decades ago to advocate for conservative faith-based policies in Virginia, sought to have a private lunch at Metzger’s Bar […]
LIPSMAN: Republicans Can’t Afford To Ignore Gen-Z Voters
Ellen Walter, founder of The Walter Group and former Senior Youngkin advisor recently published an op-ed on how Republicans must learn that voters aged 45+ care about kitchen-table issues – the economy and inflation, crime, and education – not culture-war rhetoric. I completely agree with her analysis and have used a similar approach of focusing […]