Calling A "Truce" On Social Issues?

June 23, 2010 | 6 comments

Today, as we watch an out of control federal government spend our children’s futures into fiscal oblivion, as we watch our own president ignore constitutional principles, and as we watch the greatest expansion of government in our lifetimes and the … Read more>

McDonnell's First 100 Days: The View From The Family Foundation

May 10, 2010 | No comments

The Washington Post ran a recent Sunday edition story that suggested a chasm has developed between Governor Bob McDonnell and social conservatives. According to the article, some have become disheartened and feel the governor has let them down while … Read more>

Looking For The Truth? Look At The Statistics: 1% Tax Increase Lowers GDP 2-3%

April 24, 2010 | 2 comments

One of the most insightful and oft-quoted stock market analysts in the country is Virginia’s very own Kent Engelke, chief economic strategist and managing director of Capitol Securities Management. His April 22 Early Morning Commentary quoted a profound … Read more>

Interview: Senator Jill Vogel, Part 2

February 19, 2010 | No comments

Yesterday, we posted part one of a two part interview with Senator Jill Vogel (R-27, Winchester). The questions focused on SB 417, the Virginia Health Care Freedom bill she patroned, and which is on its way to Governor Bob Read more>

How The Historic Senate Vote On Health Care Freedom Happened

February 1, 2010 | 2 comments

It’s not hyberbole to say this afternoon’s Senate vote was historic. The legislation it passed in three identically worded bills – SB 283, SB 311 and SB 417 – guarantees Virginians the right to freely choose their health care options irregardless of federal government … Read more>

Jim Gilmore To Lead Free Congress Foundation: Not the Breaking News People Thought, But Good Nonethesame

December 30, 2009 | No comments

This is an interesting tidbit: Former Governor Jim Gilmore announced Monday that he had been elected the new president and CEO of the Free Congress Foundation, the influential conservative think tank founded by the legendary conservative leader, strategist and … Read more>

Thank You And Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2009 | No comments

All of us at The Family Foundation of Virginia hope that you will spend time with your loved ones and friends this Thanksgiving. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on the abundance of grace and mercy that is poured … Read more>

Virginia News Stand: November 23, 2009

November 23, 2009 | 1 comment

Annotations & Elucidations

Will Dave Marsden’s Quick Move Move Him To The Senate Or Backfire?

News in the two Virginia Senate special elections is heating up. In the 37th district, which is open due to the election of Attorney General-elect Ken Read more>

McAuliffe’s Response

April 21, 2009 | 1 comment

It was quite interesting to hear Democrat gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe basically tell the far left, homosexual lobby to get over the Marriage Amendment in his answer to a question in Saturday’s Democrat debate. Ironically, his tone is reminiscent Read more>

(A Real) Profile In Courage

March 25, 2009 | 8 comments

Part of JFK’s rise to prominence was the popularity of his book Profiles In Courage. The former journalist’s book was a series of accounts about people throughout history who stood up for principle in the face of political opposition or other difficult obstacles. Ever since, the … Read more>