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 […]
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 […]
SEARS: Education Success Accounts Can Be Lifelines To Help Parents Succeed
“The first step in solving a problem is recognizing that it exists.” — Zig Ziglar. Education provides a hope and a future. Education has been and will remain my primary focus as Lieutenant Governor. In 2021, while running for Lt. Governor of Virginia, I saw irrefutable data that problems continued to exist in our education […]
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 […]