Monthly Archives: December 2008

Bullish on the Geo-Nurturing Marketplace

On environmental problems from global warming to the Chesapeake Bay look for science and markets to provide the solutions, not government and increased regulation. Continue reading

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There's Nothing Libertarian About Sprawl

The problems associated with sprawl take us beyond the typical left-right talking points. As we seek out solutions we need to realize this and adjust accordingly. Continue reading

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Welcome to the New Bacon's Rebellion

Bacon’s is back! After a brief break while the baton was passed Bacon’s Rebellion is up and running again, this time as a project of the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy. Jim Bacon may no longer have time for the day to day production of the e-zine, but that doesn’t mean Virginia has to lose the important voice in the public policy debate that he founded. Continue reading

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Don’t Cry for State Workers, Virginia; The Truth is They'll Never Leave You

An anonymous state employee shines a light into the recent workforce cuts and the findings are far from pretty. This insider perspective highlights accounting tricks and workplace stagnation, while urging that this current budget crisis is taken as a wake up call to reform state employee compensation. Continue reading

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Virginia Republicans’ Challenge in 2009

Between past misdeeds and recent Democratic successes, Republicans have a high hill to climb to obtain electoral victories in November. But by focusing on good governances and promoting a conservative agenda they can do just that. Continue reading

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