Guest columns
OPINION — Marijuana legislation makes little sense
The reconvened session was held last week with few surprises. Most Republican proposed legislation had already been killed. For this reason, we mostly considered technical ...
Frank Ruff, Author at The Charlotte Gazette
COVID-19
COLUMN — What has this year of COVID brought us?
In the course of the past year, we have seen our world turned upside down in the name of COVID. As yet, we still do ...
by Frank Ruff, Sunday, March 21, 2021 12:20 am
Guest columns
COLUMN — Heavy hand of government is overriding equality
As the session came to its end on Saturday, it is important for people to understand that what has been occurring this year in Richmond ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:55 pm
COVID-19
COLUMN — Virginia wasn’t ready for vaccine distribution
Three issues have been causing turmoil for a year: unemployment, schools and vaccines. Gov. Ralph Northam closed down the state with power not seen since ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, February 19, 2021 8:50 am
Guest columns
COLUMN — Democrat priorities have changed over the years
When I was growing up, I knew my father was a Democrat. In the 50s and 60s, if one wanted a voice in Virginia’s government, ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, February 12, 2021 6:13 pm
Guest columns
COLUMN — Three examples of absurd politics provided
Example 1 Some legislators believe that we should eliminate the death penalty, claiming moral reasons despite that it is reserved for the most vile crimes. ...
by Frank Ruff, Saturday, February 6, 2021 10:23 am
Guest columns
COLUMN — Consistency in politics is hard to find
For some of us, we like things to make sense. Being consistent is important in pursuit of that. When the same person sees a problem ...
by Frank Ruff, Friday, January 22, 2021 9:16 am
Guest columns
COLUMN — New session begins in Richmond
As you read this, we have returned to Richmond. At least the Senate has returned. What the House of Delegates is doing is something different. ...
by Frank Ruff, Saturday, January 16, 2021 1:20 pm
Guest columns
COLUMN — What will 2021 look like?
For months now, everywhere I have gone, people have been saying, “I can’t wait until 2020 is over.” With all that has occurred in the ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, January 7, 2021 9:56 am
Guest columns
COLUMN — A new way to formulate the state budget
Every year, the most important thing that the governor of Virginia does is produce a budget or a revised budget. Yet, way too frequently, a ...
by Frank Ruff, Thursday, December 31, 2020 5:30 pm
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