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Rights Bring Obligations
Virginia Code Section 22.1-201 states ”To increase knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities thereunder and to enhance the understanding of Virginia's unique role in the history of the United States, the Declaration of American Independence, the general principles of the Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights, the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, the charters of the Virginia Company of April 10, 1606, May 23, 1609, and March 12, 1612, and the Virginia Declaration of Rights shall be thoroughly explained and taught by teachers to pupils in public elementary, middle, and high schools.”
Broadening Internal Threat to Our Democracy
Commentary
Not Over Until It Is Over
Commentary
Election Outcomes Do Matter
The outcomes of the many party primaries from yesterday are not known as I write this column. Without any vote counts known to me, I can state with certainty that the Virginia General Assembly will not be the same. With retirements of many of the most senior members including myself and with challengers taking on many more incumbents than I can ever remember before, there will be a new cast of citizens running in the general election this November to become our citizen legislators.
Saving Our Planet
Saving Our Planet
Steps to Succession
Steps to Succession
Not Yet Enough
Gun violence is now the leading killer of children.
Gun violence is now the leading killer of children.
Equity Out—Opportunity In?
Equity Out—Opportunity In?
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
Earth Day
Much Remains To Be Done
Voting Laws
Election Year Shaping Up
Election Year Shaping Up
Believe It or Not
Believe It or Not
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
Legislative Stand-Off
Legislative Stand-Off
Opinion: Time Sure Flies
Time Sure Flies