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Here are today’s columns:
Big Grid
Monster power plants and transmission lines provide Virginians with relatively cheap, reliable electricity, but they have hidden risks and costs. It’s time to transition to a system of distributed generation.
by James A. Bacon
Wind Shear
Virginia is an energy-rich state, and the mother lode sits off the coast. Electric power generated by off-shore wind turbines could slice our dependence on polluting fossil fuels within a decade or two.
by James A. Bacon
Making Government Work II
Virginia business executives must define leadership in a “purple haze” state.
by Doug Koelemay
Moldy Bread, Lame Circuses
November’s elections decided only this: that the two-party duopoly would remain in power, that fundamental change would not occur, and the nation would continue its slide down an unsustainable path.
by EM Risse
Four for NoVa
Republicans have lost Northern Virginia for three statewide elections running. Here are four ideas that could tilt the vote-rich region back to the GOP.
by Chris Braunlich
Freedom of Association
A lawsuit challenging the open primary system that protects Virginia RINOS is working its way through the federal courts.
by Phil Rodokanakis
Election Speed Bump
The 2006 elections were bad news for Republicans but not necessarily for Conservatives.
by James Atticus Bowden
Vote For Me — We’re Better Off than Mississippi!
That attitude won’t cut it anymore. If Republicans want conservative votes, they’d better live up to conservative ideals.
by John Taylor