Columns
OPINION: This is the war we’re not fighting. Let’s talk about fentanyl
We can look back at various wars that our nation has been involved in and have differing opinions on why we were involved and were ...
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Columns
Your Turn — Is this a swan song for colleges?
In the last three decades, many have been concerned about the direction of our colleges. Despite that, we as parents have encouraged our youth to ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
Frank Ruff — Why choose California standards over federal standards?
Did you hear about the new policy in California? The government will allow no new gasoline powered cars or trucks to be sold in the ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:00 pm
Columns
Opinion — As our children return to school…
As our schools are opening to welcome back our students for a new year, every school is on a different calendar schedule, and each has ...
by Frank Ruff, Saturday, September 3, 2022 6:30 pm
Columns
Your turn — Drug use: From marginal to mainstream
As I wrote going into August, I continue to focus on those things that were once considered marginal but now are considered mainstream. This week ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, August 25, 2022 12:45 pm
Columns
Your turn —August snowballs continue, so does the hype
Sometimes, people believe that a small lie might be okay. This often leads to bigger lies to cover the first. No better example exists than ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 12:30 pm
Columns
Opinion — August snowballs, this time green
Last week, I wrote about things that have gotten bigger and bigger and more bizarre as they moved through the public realm. This week, I ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 12:35 pm
OPINION
Your turn — Small business survival at the heart of inflation concerns
Last week, I wrote about the reality of inflation being higher than the government statistics report for those items that people most frequently purchase. This ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 1:00 pm
OPINION
Your turn — Government created inflation and loves it
I wish I was as upbeat about inflation as President Biden’s spokespeople. The June report showed a 9.1% increase over the last year, declaring the ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 12:45 pm
Editorial
Your turn — Death in our streets and schools
Sadly, we continue to hear of shootings all around our nation. I wish that there was a solution so simple, but there is not. The ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12:50 pm
OPINION
Your turn — Decisions based on Constitution, not what is popular
The last two weeks have produced court rulings that have pleased some and offended others. Currently, we are in such a politicized world that too ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 12:30 pm
Columns
Opinion — New neighbors for you?
Prisons exist for two reasons. First, to punish those who refuse to live by the laws that provide for us to have a civilized society. ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, July 1, 2022 10:29 am
OPINION
Your turn — Thoughts on the news
NFL FINES AND FREE SPEECH When a Washington Commanders coach compared the events of Jan. 6, 2021, to the riots that followed the George Floyd ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, June 23, 2022 12:15 pm
OPINION
Your Turn — Thoughts on education
As we see headlines of graduations at colleges and high schools, it is a great time to reflect on issues that surround our young people. ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 12:00 pm
OPINION
Tax relief coming eventually
Last Wednesday, a budget agreement was reached between House and Senate negotiators. We have been waiting since mid- March for an agreement to be reached. ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 12:54 pm
OPINION
Your Turn — Elections and redistricting
Over the course of the last two years, much has been reported about how political districts will look after the 2020 Census. We still do ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 12:45 pm
Columns
Opinion — Fuel thoughts
As all fuels reach record highs, now is a good time to reflect on the driving factors. No one issue is doing this damage, but ...
by Frank Ruff, Saturday, May 21, 2022 1:35 pm
Columns
Opinion — Disinformation
This past week, the Biden administration announced that they were creating a new section of government to deal with what they claim are untruths that ...
by Frank Ruff, Saturday, May 7, 2022 10:46 am
Columns
Opinion — Virginia’s economy
In the last couple of years, our former governor bragged about how Virginia was rated No. 1 by CNBC. That sounded good, however, if Virginia ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, April 28, 2022 1:54 pm
OPINION
Your turn — Doing the wrong thing
Every time that the news is bad for President Biden, like clockwork, expect him to try to re-focus the public’s attention away from his most ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, April 21, 2022 12:00 pm
OPINION
Opinion — Tax cuts vs tax cuts
There is a real dilemma in Virginia politics currently. Last November, one of the issues that Glenn Youngkin ran on was cutting taxes. As I ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 12:35 pm
Editorials
Opinion — Once upon a time
In the 1980s, (we had just recovered from the high inflation of the 1970s which had stagnated our economy) President Reagan proposed indexing the standard ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:01 pm
OPINION
Opinion — 2022 Session overtime
As has been reported, the General Assembly did not finish our work in the constitutionally allotted time. The requirement is that all work must be ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:00 pm
OPINION
Opinion — Blood in the water
Sharks are known to be attracted to blood in the water. When fishermen want to catch sharks, that is how they bring the sharks close ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, March 24, 2022 10:00 am
OPINION
Opinion — In like a lion, out like a mess
The saying about the month of March, “In like a lion, out like a lamb”, doesn’t describe the 2022 Session. It began with fair expectations. ...
by Frank Ruff, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:15 pm
Columns
Opinion — Public safety first
Last week, I wrote about a horrible needless death on our road. There was one bill that was still before the Senate that could have ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, March 10, 2022 3:35 pm
Editorials
Opinion — Unintended consequences – death!
Sometimes readers wonder if what happens in Richmond and Washington will really affect their lives. This past week, there are horrible examples of the consequences ...