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Leadership, Service, and the Promise of the Next Generation
Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing dinner with General Lloyd Austin,…
The Need for Leadership
The Commonwealth of Virginia stands at an important juncture. Under our Constitution,…
Our History Did Not Happen by Accident
David Poole, Poole Report, has written a thoughtful and informative account of…
The Promise of America Requires Your Leadership
On May 9, 2026, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and…
Richmond Deserves a Strong Mayor With Accountable Leadership
There was a time when the people of Richmond made their voices…
The Need of Representation in Our Courts
The question of judicial representation in Virginia has long been central to…
Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson
The passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson marks the loss of a…
Brushstrokes of Gratitude
The recent observance of my 95th birthday through the Brushstrokes art exhibition…
Abigail Spanberger Must Choose Between Responsibility and Indulgence
My opinion article was published in the Washington Post on Friday, January…