The Issues

Economic Freedom

Virginia Doesn't Represent Economic Averages of Nation

Where does Virginia stand in the recovery?...
Jefferson Forum
December 3, 2010

Government Policies Increase Housing Prices

What has causes the high housing prices in Washington’s suburbs? A new economic analysis points to government-imposed land use regulations as one culprit adding significantly to the home prices in...

Mike Thompson
November 14, 2010

Finally, a Sensible Freight Bill

A better proposal to help move goods around the country....
Jefferson Forum
November 5, 2010

Book Review: Money, Greed and God – How Capitalism Is the Solution, Not the Problem

Does capitalism promote greed? Can a person follow Jesus's call to love others and also support capitalism? Was our recent economic crisis caused by flaws inherent to our free market...
Jefferson Forum
October 7, 2010

The Worst Is Yet to Come

Virginia's AAA bond rating won't be much help when Boomergeddon hits. The commonwealth has 15 to 20 years to brace for the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression....
Jefferson Forum
September 23, 2010

Economic Impact: Regaining Jobs Lost in Recession

How to get back to full employment...
Jefferson Forum
September 23, 2010

Southwest Virginia: One of the Nation’s Unhealthiest Regions? Rural Appalachia: Disparities within Disparities

For decades, rural Appalachia has been relatively hidden from view, and as a consequence, the health disparities within the area have gone largely unnoticed by the general public....
Jefferson Forum
August 5, 2010

Maybe They Should Have Called It the "Unaffordable" Care Act

Unintended consequences and federal legislation go hand in hand. Just a few months out of the gate, Obamacare is already falling short of lofty promises; pushing at least one low-cost,...
Jefferson Forum
August 5, 2010

Transparency Roundup

Our occasional update of online government transparency news....
Jefferson Forum
August 5, 2010

Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia

Economic Freedom

Lower taxes and fewer regulations

Education Freedom

More choices for Virginia families

Energy Freedom

Reliable, affordable energy

Worker Freedom

Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition

These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.