Today we get the attempted cancellation of Matthew Fontaine Maury, one of the world’s greatest oceanographers.
All in Bacon's Rebellion
Beyond COVID-19: New Opportunities in Land Use
The stay-at-home orders prompted by the COVID-19 epidemic accelerated a trend that was already reshaping the American economy: the shift of commerce from bricks-and-mortar retail to online delivery.
COVID-19: Milder than We Thought
The latest numbers from the state and hospital-association COVID-19 dashboards suggest that the coronavirus in Virginia still is retreating. The seven-day moving average of test-positive cases for COVID-19 tests continues to fall, hitting a new low of 5.8%.
Look, Over There, a Squirrel!
Ever alert to signs of racism so subtle that most people can’t see them, the University of Virginia has altered its new V-Sabre logo to remove curves that had been added to the sword handles.
No, Northam Does Not Support Police Defunding
The idea of defunding the police in Virginia comes close to being clinically insane. Only someone suffering from mental psychosis would seriously propound it.
Strategies for Growing the Rural Population
Population growth, or at least population stability, is critical for the economic health of Virginia’s rural counties.
Sorry, We Can't Pay Your Insurance Claim. It Would Cost Us Too Much.
Does your travel insurance include “pandemic” coverage? Better check the small print.
Wise King Ralph Rules: Less Choice for the Self-Employed
According to Governor Ralph Northam, the way to ensure access to quality, affordable medical insurance for Virginians is to reject bills that would… expand access to health insurance for Virginians.
Jerry Falwell Jr., COVID-19 and the Insufferables
Consider the case of Jerry Falwell Jr. and his decision to keep Liberty University open during the COVID-19 epidemic, even as virtually all other colleges and universities were shutting down.
Northam’s Indefensible Philosophical Premise
If you cripple the economy, you cripple the healthcare system.
More than $1 Billion in Out-of-State Tuition Dollars at Risk
fter U.S. higher-ed institutions sent students home during the COVID-19 epidemic this spring, families were having second thoughts about sending their children back to college this fall — and paying big dollars for the privilege of possibly seeing them sent home again.
Why Virginia Was So Slow to Ramp up Testing
While the Northam administration was complaining of how difficult it was to acquire testing materials, commercial labs were saying they had significant excess capacity.
Statewide Elective-Surgery Ban is Medical Malpractice
The number of COVID-19 patients at the 663-bed Carilion Medical Center Sunday night: two.
Northam Is Using the Wrong Metric to Guide Lock Down
The Governor has no idea whether the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing or shrinking. The state’s capacity to administer tests is so inadequate.
COVID19 Testing: Tennessee Versus Virginia
Much has been written about the paucity of COVID-19 testing in Virginia.
A COVID-19 Bail Out for Newspapers Would Perpetuate a Dying Business Model
Virginia’s two U.S. senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, have joined 17 colleagues in signing a letter calling for emergency COVID-19 funding for regional and local news outlets.
The Canterbury Tragedy and the Failed Virginia Department of Health
Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Richmond is the location of the largest number of nursing home deaths from COVID-19 in the country.
BACON'S REBELLION: COVID-19 Update: Yup, the Virus Has Plateaued
Perhaps it is time for Governor Ralph Northam to declare victory and move on.
Demand Rapid COVID-19 Testing
It is time for Virginians to stop asking and start demanding.