The Issues
Energy Freedom
Advocates of economic growth have often locked horns with environmental organizations. Typically the green groups claim to be concerned about water sources, suburban sprawl, or some other local matter. But...
President Obama “is focused like a laser on putting people back to work,” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) assured us last fall – echoing repeated statements by President Obama and...
Presidential contender Newt Gingrich was criticized recently for his remarks regarding judicial activism. He claimed parts of our modern court system are engaging in “…a fundamental assault on our liberties…”...
The debate over uranium mining in Virginia is reaching a crescendo as the Virginia General Assembly meets for its 2012 Session and those in favor and those opposed are ready...
EPA mercury rules for electricity generating units are based on false science and economics. The Environmental Protection Agency clams its “final proposed” Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules will eliminate...
In 1874, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) wrote: “The military engineers of the Commission have taken upon their shoulders the job of making the Mississippi over again – a job transcended...
Tapping our abundant energy deposits would help create jobs and restore prosperity By: Paul Driessen As we enter 2012, our job producers face looming taxes and regulations and few companies...
(Editor’s note: Gary Baise is a Virginia resident and noted environmental attorney. He was Chief of Staff for the first EPA Administrator.) The Environmental Protection Agency claims that 29 states...
(Many current Virginia state government officials are skeptical of the climate change crisis rhetoric. Many local governments have bought into the climate change crisis. This article by a Virginian brings...
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.