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- December 25, 2021
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How Virginia Schools Became 2021’s Defining Issue

At the beginning of 2021, it seemed unlikely — even well-nigh impossible — that education would play a pivotal role in Virginia’s elections. But starting with school board meetings that went viral (thanks to politically engaged parents) debate over our childrens’ education went viral and propelled conservatives to victory. As Fox News reports: Local school […]

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- December 23, 2021
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Youngkin’s Ministry of All Talents; Biden Weaponizes Genocide in Ukraine?

Youngkin racks up national level talent while in Washington, the Biden administration is contemplating turning Ukraine into Syria. First things first. Daily Caller has an article on how Republican governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s new selection for Secretary of Education was the founder and CEO of Data Quality Campaign (DQC) — an organization which collected data on public […]

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- December 18, 2021
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Relive 2021’s Deadliest Political Gaffe

Terry McAuliffe appeared destined to return to the Executive Mansion in Richmond when he announced his candidacy for governor leading up to the 2021 Virginia elections. However, he had to convince concerned parents that he had their backs. The nationwide education debate, which Virginia found itself at the epicenter of this fall, presented an opportunity […]

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- December 17, 2021
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Dem Doesn’t Mention Cushy Past When Railing Against School Choice

Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) isn’t a fan of private schools. At least that’s what she wants you to think. Not wanting to appear hypocritical, the Virginia Beach Democrat hasn’t mentioned that she previously served as the president of a private school.  Or that her daughter attends private school. Indeed, she went so far as to […]

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- December 13, 2021
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School Library Controversy Rocks Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Public Schools district leadership is expected to decide the fate of six books in its libraries later this month. The announcement comes after parents have fiercely argued over the books at multiple school board meetings. WTOP explains: WAVY-TV reports that school board member Victoria Manning prompted the books to be reviewed when she […]

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- November 22, 2021
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One of Virginia’s Largest School Districts Faces Disaster

Richmond City Public Schools are facing an enrollment crisis that’s nothing short of apocalyptic. The Virginia Department of Education reports that the district experienced a 25% enrollment drop since last year. The decline occurred among all racial and socioeconomic groups. However, Asian student enrollment fell most dramatically—by 64%! Bacon’s Rebellion reports on the unmitigated disaster […]

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- November 17, 2021
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ODU Professor Put on Administrative Leave After Pedophilia Comments

Administrators have placed an assistant professor at Old Dominion University’s Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice on leave after they argued for replacing the term pedophile with “minor-attracted people.” Dr. Allyn Walker argued for a new term, saying that not every adult who is attracted to children will molest children. WATCH: 🚨🚨🚨This non-binary assistant professor […]

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- November 17, 2021
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Virginia Parents Look to Capitalize on Success With Republican Lawmakers

Fresh off of their recent victories, a determined group of Virginia parents are hoping to take their campaign for parents’ rights nationwide. Attention from powerful Republican members of Congress in Washington is already getting them more exposure. As the Virginia Mercury reports: The ranking Republican on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee, Virginia Foxx […]

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- November 11, 2021
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Democrats: Burning Smut Bad; Burning Bibles, Flags and Small Businesses is Patriotism

“Dort, wo man Bücher verbrennt, verbrennt man am Ende auch Menschen.” “Thus, where men burn books, in the end they will also burn men.” — Heinrich Heine, Almansor: A Tragedy (1823) Since we are all clutching pearls at the idea of burning books quite suddenly, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves when progressive Democrats are entirely […]

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- October 27, 2021
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Quomodo Sedet Sola Civitas

A friend of mine is traveling the Mediterranean this week and shared a photo of a statue in front of the ruins of an ancient Roman temple. Inscribed on the pedestal were the opening lines of Constantine Kavafis’ Ionikon — words that might feel rather relevant to many a Virginian today: Just because we broke their statues, because […]

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