Column: Drowning is preventable. Simple actions save lives.
With simple actions and constant attention, we can ensure every child enjoys the water safely,...
Opinion columnists
Column: For Memorial Day, making the ‘longest climb’ toward peace
Even the deepest wounds of war can eventually give way to dialogue, understanding and peace,...
Column: Remember America’s heroes, from D-Day to Fallujah
On Memorial Day, we remember that the liberties we enjoy were purchased at a cost...
Column: These last months of school are an opportunity, not just a drag
Incorporating a special project into regular courses would help keep students’ interests, author and journalist...
Column: Both parties could love this fix for gerrymandering
It’s time to shift to the system most of the world’s advanced democracies use: proportional...
Column: Nation needs independent redistricting to end arms race
It falls on commonsense, independent leaders to force the change that our system needs, unaffiliated...
Column: Recent legislation set to shift Virginia employment law
Virginia's new Paid Family and Medical Leave program will mean significant changes for employers, employment...
Column: Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling is politics dressed as law
The Supreme Court's Callais decision is a political manifesto disguised in judicial reasoning, retired JAG...
Column: The case against Secretary Hegseth asking for $1.5 trillion
If the executive branch alone gets to say when hostilities have ended, Congress is effectively...
Column: FEMA can’t help until it handles its own disaster
Proposed changes to FEMA would still leave a preparedness body that struggles to respond to...
Column: The Virginia ruling bolstered democracy, if not Democrats
Virginia’s constitutional amendment procedure should be interpreted in light of its true democratic purpose, Bloomberg...
Column: TSA’s privatization plan needs more transparency
TSA privatization would shift the parameters of employment for agents throughout Virginia, Against Giants Labor...
Column: As America’s 250th nears, an overlooked monument beckons
The George Mason Memorial, honoring one of America’s most important Founding Fathers, is overlooked in...
Column: Virginia has historic moment to choose community safety over fear
Two bills on the governor's desk provide essential protections against federal immigration overreach, Virginia Sen....
Column: Makary is out, but the FDA is still far from normal
Steering the FDA back to a place of regulatory steadiness and certainty won’t be easy,...
Column: Family planning becomes complicated in an age of anxiety
The declining birth rate among today’s rising generation of young couples represents a troubling situation,...
Column: Virginia’s delegation in Congress should reject gift to Big Oil
A proposal to limit the liability of oil and gas companies would put that industry...
Column: Virginia lawmakers must deliver data center reforms
Virginia's state budget must reduce data centers’ environmental impact and further our clean energy goals,...
Column: Collective bargaining bill would boost home care workers
Collective bargaining rights empower essential workers to form a union and negotiate for better wages...
Column: Norfolk’s floodwall would be a $6 billion bargain
Considering the cost of rebuilding, a $6 billion floodwall would be a bargain, Virginia Wesleyan...
Column: Let’s use America’s 250th to promote civic literacy
Commitment to an abstract truth such as human equality is impossible without the attachment to...
Column: America’s broken politics are dragging it down a fiscal black hole
Restoring fiscal control demands a comprehensive plan to raise taxes and cut entitlement spending substantially,...
Column: The names on Jewish cemetery headstones are yours, too
The names on those headstones aren’t just Jewish history. They’re Virginia Peninsula history, Jewish Peninsula's...
Column: Virginia has the responsibility of telling America’s story
As stewards of America's history, Virginia has the responsibility of telling the nation's story, JuneteenthVA...
Column: At Fort Monroe, America’s story begins at the water’s edge
The distance between our founding ideals and our reality is the central question of American...
Column: Billionaires must pay a wealth tax to save healthcare and democracy
In the year 2026, let us choose democracy over oligarchy. Let us demand that billionaires...
Column: Taxing the wealthy won’t reduce their power
If inequality makes people resentful, a no-growth economy will make them even more so —...
Column: Teens know what they need. Here’s what that asks of parents.
Parent should resist the impulse to accelerate or redirect what their teenager hasn't figured out...
Column: Time around immigrants demonstrates their humanity
My life has been steeped in immigrants and they have a powerful story to tell,...
Column: One change can keep Virginia teachers in the classroom
Virginia must fix the incentives driving experienced educators away, retired educator Randy Wright writes in...
Column: Water safety is critical as families head to pools, beaches
Unawareness, rising drowning rates and legislation yet-to-be-implemented make for a daunting summer, former lifeguard Kayla...
Column: What’s driving political violence, and what will quell it
It is absolutely critical that politicians from all sides unite to condemn all political violence,...
Column: The Supreme Court just neutered the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court has gradually extended its power to prohibit Congress from protecting against discrimination,...
Column: Use a neglected corner of the Mall to honor American patriots
We propose a Precursor Garden leading to a National Liberty Memorial in Washington, National Mall...
Column: Mental Health Awareness Month demands more than awareness
Virginia’s behavioral health providers should deepen partnerships with public universities, William & Mary's Kathleen Jabs...
Column: To change the world, start with what is right in front of you
Give Local 757 is a moment where we decide our community is worth investment, the...
Column: Hungary’s shift unlocks new opportunities for NATO and Ukraine
Viktor Orban’s defeat is great news on many fronts, not least for the NATO alliance,...
Column: Technology assures that your whereabouts are known at all times
Wherever you go, assume you are creating a record of your own movements, former New...
Column: Employers deserve a say as Virginia examines drug pricing
Omitting employers from a drug pricing working group would be a mistake, healthcare professionals Shawn...
Column: Warner helps move health care reform in the right direction
PBM reform championed by Sen. Warner is a necessary step to lower health care costs...
Column: Trust service members to defend themselves at home
The Second Amendment applies to every American, including those in uniform, U.S. Navy veteran William...
Column: For better government, remove ‘dark money’ from elections
Candidates should stand on their ideas, not on anonymous financial backing, 2nd District candidate Dr....
Column: The enrollment cliff makes online education higher ed’s antidote
Colleges must turn to adult learners seeking degree completion, career transitions and short-cycle credentials aligned...
Column: America is already diminished by the Iran war
So far, the outcome is that America has emerged from this war weaker than before,...
Column: Court’s conversion therapy ruling a ‘parade of ignorance’
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a parade of ignorance,...
Column: Proposed railway merger benefits port, Virginia and the US
In a competitive global environment, a more integrated rail network expands options for shippers, former...
Column: What a decade of abortion fund calls has taught us
People don’t need judgment when they are trying to get an abortion, the Blue Ridge...
Column: Hungary’s lessons for democracies under fire
As long as elections are still happening, ousting a wannabe dictator is possible, Chicago Tribune...
Column: Congress suddenly remembered it has ethics rules
Clearing the ethics docket would be one long overdue, bipartisan way to improve Congress, Bloomberg...
Column: Advice for staying mentally well in your golden years
A recent study found 46% of seniors had tried therapy before and 20% plan to...
Column: Protect adult dental coverage to fight rising health care costs
Given the importance of dental care to overall health, we must continue investing in Medicaid...
Column: Virginia shouldn’t scuttle its biggest economic advantage
Once Virginians understand the economic benefits of data centers, opposition to them wanes, The Joseph...
Column: New book envisions a grim future for Israel
On Israel's 78th birthday, a new book explores how the Jewish state can avoid repeating...
Column: Your expensive cheeseburger is a taste of what’s to come
War and tariffs are pushing beef prices higher but the long-term effects of a heating...
Column: Proposal could manage the social costs of private enterprise
We need a mechanism that preserves capitalism's dynamism while addressing side effects before they become...
Column: Virginia should consider health effects of data center growth
Virginia should consider the full picture — including health effects — when making decisions about...
Column: Lessons to glean from the 1865 Appomattox surrender
The Confederate surrender in April 1865 offers lessons for our modern political discord, Franklin City...
Column: Norfolk’s proposed capital plan ignores east side needs
Norfolk's proposed capital budget gives short shrift to residents of the city's east side, civic...
Column: Vaccine confusion sets up a resurgence of hepatitis B in babies
Vaccination decisions are influenced by science but also by trust and consistency, pediatrician Joshua Rothman...
Column: RFK Jr. may be Republicans’ best hope in the midterms
HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy is the most popular member of the Cabinet, and more popular...
Column: The arts didn’t just save me. They can heal our communities.
When we invest in the arts, we are investing in people, in healing and in...
Column: Virginians suffer without the option of physician-assisted dying
Had physician-assisted dying been enacted, my husband could have chosen the place and time of...
Column: Amendment will protect reproductive care for all Virginians
the ACLU of Virginia's Heather St Amand writes in a guest column.
Column: Humans have found the keys to mother nature’s R&D lab
The biotech revolution spent decades trying to harness power for medicine. The next chapter is...
Column: Efficiency is a totally real, non-magical way to save $230 billion
Plugging the leaks in our aging grids could save almost $230 billion in energy costs...
Column: CNU leads the way in reversing Hampton Roads brain drain
Christopher Newport University's success in helping graduates find employment in Virginia can be a model...
Column: ODU’s workforce innovation shows courageous leadership
ODU under President Hemphill is shaping the regional effort to strengthen our school-to-workforce pipeline, Hampton...
Column: Trade schools cultivate in-demand skills for fulfilling careers
Virginia needs to standardize quality non-degree training for fields such as construction, shipbuilding and advanced...
Column: Our NATO allies are unwilling to play Trump’s game this time around
Alliances do not mean states have to engage in warfare just because an ally chooses...
Column: Americans deserve answers about civilian casualties in Iran
Safeguards built over years are being torn down, and it is unclear whether senior military...
Column: Virginia Beach needs a new Law Enforcement Training Academy
A modern training academy helps recruitment and retention, and reinforces professionalism, Virginia Beach City Councilman...
Column: Eliminate corporate price-gouging to improve health affordability
We need to curb corporate control over our health care and take away corporations’ monopoly...
Column: Probation law set to reform Virginia’s reentry efforts
Probation reform bills signed by the governor give hope to those who show accountability and...
Column: Congress should follow Virginia’s lead in curbing ICE abuses
We need immediate federal action to restore faith in law enforcement and safeguard our neighborhoods,...
Column: Federal agents killed two people with zero accountability
Federal officials appear to believe that they and their agents are a privileged class to...
Column: In Washington’s war on data, the economy and public will lose
The Trump administration has been undermining the integrity of the country’s statistical system by playing...
Column: Weep for yet another victim of American gun violence
The violence we have courted as a society has successfully infiltrated every corner of our...
Column: Community survey invites residents to shape the region’s future
The Hampton Roads Horizon survey invites residents to share their perspectives on the future of...
Column: Hampton Roads must cultivate the next generation of leaders
757 Collab's Charlie O'Brien writes in a guest column.
Column: How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere
The EPA can suspend the Renewable Fuel Standard to provide relief both at the pump...
Column: Defeat has never sounded as victorious as in Trump’s address
President Donald Trump's address sent not one message about the war on Iran, but all...
Column: Community health centers are here for Hampton Roads
Following clinic's closure, our doors remain open and our mission remains unchanged, local health care...
Column: Virginia gun bills take aim at the Constitution
The gun bills awaiting the governor's decision are unnecessary and unconstitutional, Second Amendment advocate Cam...
Column: Even half a world away, Virginia looms large in shipbuilding
Virginia is the gold standard for shipbuilding, a source of commonwealth pride and something to...
Column: Who’s the audience for White House’s game-style war videos?
White House videos about Iran are unlike anything Americans have seen, former Pentagon spokesperson Chris...
Column: Global oil crisis once again makes the case for renewable energy
Federal support for fossil fuels costs taxpayers billions every year and makes our country more...
Column: Tax season is here, but Americans are paying the debt in other ways
We rarely talk about how the costs of government debt show up in everyday life,...
Column: Stand up for democracy by voting ‘yes’ on amendment
Voters should stand up for the Constitution by voting "Yes" on redistricting, House Speaker Don...
Column: Oppose Virginia Democrats’ redistricting power grab
Voters should reject the attempted power grab this redistricting amendment represents, former state Sen. Joseph...
Column: Parents face steep learning curve to advocate for their children
Parents are often told to advocate for their children but are rarely told how difficult...
Column: We’ve lost the art of disagreeing without being disagreeable
There is a reasonable question worth asking: Do we really need to know everyone’s politics,...
Column: Your birthday won’t magically fix social media
Social media age limits may let governments and tech companies dodge a harder fight, Bloomberg...
Column: Natural gas companies fuel futures in our communities
We're inspired by the opportunity to serve our customers, communities and the commonwealth, Shannon O....
Column: Governor can strike a blow for health care affordability
In uncertain times, Virginians deserve certainty where it matters most: their health, retired educator Kevin...
Column: SNAP provides invaluable stability for newcomer families
Stability starts with a foundation. For newcomer families across Virginia, SNAP is that foundation, Harrisonburg...
Column: Try a ‘spring reset’ to take a break from alcohol
A seasonal break from alcohol can support a broader wellness reset, recovery specialist Lauren Edwards...
Column: Celebrate another world-changer from 1776 — Adam Smith
Attracting entrepreneurial talent from around the world has been key to America’s success, Amerion College...
Column: Republicans are squandering their MAHA moment
A lack of wins could render the MAHA cause as a flash in the cast...
Column: Apprentice School grads safeguard America’s freedom
In her speech to Apprentice School graduates, Education Secretary Linda McMahon celebrates "a legacy that...
Column: Confronting trauma, grief in the aftermath of a mass shooting
When communities fail to acknowledge the lasting impact of violence, the cost does not disappear,...