Bacon's Rebellion

Bacon’s Rebellion addresses various public policy topics in Virginia, focusing particularly on the state budget, taxes, infrastructure, land use, transportation, energy, environmental issues, K-12 education, higher education, and community health. Our goal is to equip Virginia residents with the information and insights they need to create thriving, enjoyable, and sustainable communities.

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Youngkin Ramps Up Fight Against Anti-Semitism

3 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

by James A. Bacon“We’re not anti-Semitic, we’re anti-Zionist.”That’s the refrain we hear from pro-Palestinian protesters calling to free Palestine “from the river to the sea” and to “globalize the intifada.” They don’t hate Jews, they say. They hate the Israeli state, which just happens to be populated by Jews. Anti-Semitism, according to this logic, is something that emanates exclusively from the far Right.
The Next Social Media Star?

3 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

by James A. BaconFrom pink pussy hats to anti-Israel chants, Democrats and leftists have long excelled at performative politics. Republicans and conservatives tend to be the ones to uphold convention. Admittedly, no one can put on a show like President Trump, and the shaman with the bull-horn hat during the January 6 riot made a lasting impression. But as a generality, you don’t hang out with conservatives with the expectation of enjoying raucous entertainment.
Dress Rehearsal for Boomergeddon

3 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

by James A. BaconJudging by the headlines in Virginia’s newspapers, one might think that federal budget cuts are causing widespread devastation to government services and the economy.
And Then They Came for the Intellectuals

3 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

by David J. Toscano“Our colleges [have] become dominated by Marxist Maniacs and lunatics.” — Donald J.
A Champion of the People… or the Elites?

3 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

by Jacob GrandstaffDemocrat AG candidate Jay Jones pretends to support social justice while cozying up to fat-cat elitists who exploit the poor. In the race for Virginia’s Attorney General, Democrat candidate Jay Jones pitches himself as a defender of justice, but his record paints a different picture — one of a politician rolling out the red carpet for corporate elites who exploit struggling Virginians.
As Governor, Spanberger Would Impose Carbon Taxes

3 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

Skyrocketing “cap and trade” costs could be added to existing green energy mandates. by Kevin MooneyVirginia voters, taxpayers, and ratepayers should know that if Abigail Spanberger becomes their next governor, they will pay higher energy costs that will show up on their utility bills and everyday purchases.
Youngkin: DEI is NOT Done at UVA

3 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

by James A. BaconAccusing University of Virginia leadership of “dragging its feet” or even “intentionally defying” a Board of Visitors resolution to shut down Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday ordered Rector Robert Hardie and fellow board members to finish the job. The Board passed its resolution March 7. Shortly after, Youngkin declared on Fox News that “DEI is done” at UVA.
How Youngkin Can Help the GOP Win This Fall

3 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

by Paul GoldmanGovernor Glenn Youngkin says he’s a team player. He desperately wants the Virginia GOP ticket to win this fall. That’s why his backers say he pointed out the risks of nominating John Reid for lieutenant governor. Without a lie detector test or some magical discovery, there’s no way to know whether this is true.
A Peninsula Tale and a Commission’s Work

4 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

Captain Newport hits a reef. by Gordon C. MorseThanks to The New York Review of Books, we have this 1994 observation by the late Yale historian Edmund S. Morgan:“The distinguishing mark of American politics has been the absence of irreconcilable differences between the two parties that successively dominate the national government.
In the AG Race, Who’s Fighting Illegal Alien Crime?

4 weeks ago | baconsrebellion.com | James Bacon

by Jacob GrandstaffThis November, Virginia faces a clear choice between an attorney general who protects its citizens and a candidate who defends illegal aliens. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares’ fight against illegal alien crime contrasts starkly with Democrat challenger Jay Jones, who supports giving free benefits to illegal aliens and shielding them from deportation.