The Issues

Energy Freedom

Stop the Green Smear Campaign and Save Virginia Jobs

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...

Jefferson Forum
March 1, 2012

Keystone Decision Should be Challenged

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...

Jefferson Forum
February 16, 2012

Are Courts Assaulting Our Liberties?

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…”...

Gary Baise
February 2, 2012

Should the Uranium Mining Moratorium Be Lifted?

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...

Jefferson Forum
January 19, 2012

Imaginary Benefits, Extensive Harm

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...

Jefferson Forum
January 19, 2012

EPA and its Arrogance

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...

David Schnare
January 4, 2012

Real Energy for a Real Economic Recovery

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...

Jefferson Forum
January 4, 2012

EPA Seeks Private CAFO Data

(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...

Gary Baise
January 4, 2012

Climate Change Crisis – Fraud or Reality?

(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
December 14, 2011

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.