The Issues

Energy Freedom

Thanking WOTUS Opponents

“The Sixth Circuit’s order to suspend nationwide the implementation of the Obama administration’s final WOTUS [Waters of the U.S.] rule is a victory for all states, local governments, farmers, ranchers,...

Jefferson Forum
December 1, 2015

Environmental Policies Are Wrong-Headed and Misguided

The Obama Administration has unleashed some hugely destructive policies over the past few years. Some, like ObamaCare and Dodd-Frank, required mostly Democrat congressional connivance. But one of the most destructive,...

Jefferson Forum
December 1, 2015

Facts Regarding Red Meat, Cancer Scare

The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) issued a report in late October claiming processed meat causes cancer. IARC reviewed epidemiological studies and decided to classify the consumption...

Jefferson Forum
November 11, 2015

“Victory” Over EPA – Not So Fast

EPA won a legal decision in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 29, which has been advertised as a victory for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers trying to protect private, personal, and financial...

Gary Baise
October 28, 2015

Senators Squash Global Warming Skeptic

As Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition for 15 years, Tomas de Torquemada, presided over the interrogation, torture, imprisonment and execution of thousands, for the “crimes” of religious heresy and...

Jefferson Forum
October 28, 2015

Court Slams EPA on Reversing Pesticide Decision

Judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, San Francisco, issued a stinging opinion on Sept. 10 reversing an EPA decision to register a Dow pesticide for...

Jefferson Forum
October 14, 2015

Toward a Smarter Grid

One day earlier this month, 10,000 people living in Fairfax County lost their electric power around 7:30 a.m. Thanks to sensors and devices that Dominion Virginia Power had installed in its...

Jefferson Forum
September 30, 2015

Free Speech Decision Helps Genetically Modified Foods

A recent Forbes Magazine carried a story which caught my eye regarding GMO (genetically modified organisms) food labeling. The Forbes article discusses a little noticed June 18, 2015, U.S. Supreme Court decision Reed v.Town of...

Jefferson Forum
September 30, 2015

Climate Change Silliness

The Middle East is imploding. Islamic State butchers are annihilating Christian and other communities including Moslems. Putin is sending arms and troops to Assad. Under the Obama-Iran nuclear deal, the...

Jefferson Forum
September 30, 2015

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.