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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 ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, September 22, 2022 12:50 pm

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Thursday, March 3, 2022 1:45 pm

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