Equity
- Northern Virginia’s outdated and unnecessary vehicle emissions program needs to be ended
Share this story on Facebook, X. Text, LinkedIn Gmail Yahoo Mail or Outlook Residents of the following Northern Virginia counties have been required to participate in a mandatory Vehicle Emissions Testing Program since 1982.
- The Colonial Heights Scandal – the Tip of a Very Large Iceberg
The Boys of Lakewood By James C. Sherlock They are mostly quite young.
- CCA Draft Cannabis Fees and Lotteries Demand Hard Public Scrutiny Before 2027
Retail caps, impact-license discounts and 18-month operational clocks will decide whether the market is fair — or captured.
- Why Virginia nursing homes are among the worst in the country – Part I – Understaffing is a business model
In just six years, chains funded by private equity and located out of state have dominated and ruined Virginia’s long-term and post-hospital care system. By James C.
- No Queens in Virginia: Stop Tyranny
Virginia’s motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” or “Thus Always to Tyrants” declares that virtue, justice and good governance will always triumph over tyranny. Virginia’s Democrat leaders are now the tyrants.
- Loudoun County Budget Swells as Philomont Fire Station Expansion Adds Millions in Taxpayer Burden
Loudoun County taxpayers are facing another massive financial burden as the local government pushes forward with a staggering overall proposed budget of $5.4 billion. A significant portion of this spending surge is driven by aggressive expansions in public safety payrolls, including the addition of 13 new full-time positions for Loudoun County Fire and Rescue.
- Virginia Taxpayers Forced to Bankroll Millions for New Recreational Marijuana Bureaucracy
Virginia taxpayers are now heavily burdened with millions of dollars in new spending to establish a recreational marijuana marketplace under the newly approved state budget for the 2026-2028 biennium. Governor Abigail Spanberger recently announced a highly controversial compromise to launch recreational retail sales by July 1, 2027, ending years of legislative gridlock.
- Loudoun County School Board Member Lauren Shernoff Champions Reduced Screen Time in Early Education
Shernoff’s position highlights concerns about the impact of constant device access on young children’s development. Primary students benefit from hands-on learning experiences that do not rely heavily on screens.
- Leadership for Educational Equity Contributes $2,500 to Matt de Ferranti Campaign
Leadership for Educational Equity made a donation of $2,500 to Matt for Arlington on June 20, 2026. The contribution supports the campaign of Matt de Ferranti, a Democratic member and current chair of the Arlington County Board in Virginia.
- Fairfax County Pushes Automatic Advanced Course Enrollment Amid Equity Push
The recommendation calls for automatic enrollment of middle and high school students who demonstrate potential for success in advanced classes. A parental opt-out option would remain available to families.
- Caleb Kershner Exposes Zoning Manipulation Risks in Loudoun
Risks to Fair Development Practices Kershner pointed out that shifting zoning rules to target individual projects creates uncertainty for all stakeholders involved in local growth. This approach can lead to inconsistent application of laws that are meant to guide orderly community expansion.
- Rivers Portsmouth Gaming Contributes to Virginia Political Efforts
Rivers Portsmouth Gaming LLC, the operator of Rivers Casino Portsmouth in Virginia, made a $25,000 donation on June 8, 2026, to Underground to Uplift PAC. This contribution supports political activities in the Commonwealth.
- The Valley Link Power Line Boondoggle: Big Energy’s Costly Assault on Virginia’s Heartland to Fuel Data Center Cronyism
In the rolling hills and historic farmlands of central Virginia, a massive government-enabled corporate project threatens the very fabric of rural communities. The Valley Link transmission line project, a joint venture involving Dominion Energy and partners, proposes enormous 765-kilovolt (kV) overhead power lines that would carve through multiple counties, seizing thousands of acres of private
- Autism and Vulnerability in Virginia Medicaid
By James C. Sherlock Virginia does not do enough to stop Medicaid fraud.
- Children’s Equity Fund Contributes $200,000 to Strong Start PAC Supporting Virginia Democrats
A substantial political contribution has been made in Virginia’s electoral landscape with the Children’s Equity Fund providing $200,000 to the Strong Start Political Action Committee on May 27, 2026. This donation represents a significant influx of funds into state-level political activities ahead of upcoming contests.
- Spanberger’s Brazen Hypocrisy: Firing Virginia Tech’s Beloved Rector Exposes Democrat ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Governance
RICHMOND, Va. — In a move that reeks of political retribution and outright hypocrisy, Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger has abruptly fired John G. Rocovich, the longtime rector of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors, without offering any specific public explanation.
- Virginia HB 261: Expanding Newport News Tax Powers Raises Eyebrows Among Property Rights Advocates
Proponents argue that such flexibility could provide local governments with tools to incentivize development, particularly housing construction. By taxing land more heavily, the policy aims to discourage speculation and underutilization of urban parcels, pushing owners toward productive use.
- Republicans Approves Flexibility for IB Students in Advanced Diploma Graduation Requirements
The Virginia General Assembly has taken significant steps to recognize the demanding nature of the International Baccalaureate diploma program by incorporating provisions from House Bill 132 into House Bill 595, now awaiting the Governor’s action.
- Virginia Universities continue to defy Trump’s Executive Order ending DEI
As soon as President Trump took office, he issued an executive Order to protect civil rights and end discriminatory diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), policies within the federal government.
- Pricetag of “equity” in Fairfax County Schools: $6.4 million
Mark Spooner, a 79-year-old retired attorney in Fairfax County, unearthed startling documents through a public records request, detailing the price tag for salaries of 52 employees in the “Chief Equity Office” of Fairfax County Public Schools: $6.4 million, or enough to pay about 125 new teachers.