Sometimes the Good Guys Win

Dear Friends and Virginians: It was a cold and blustery day on January 13, 2024. A…
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Rugby in Tennessee and “the SLAPP Heard Round the World”

Rugby in Tennessee and “the SLAPP Heard Round the World”

Dear Friends and Virginians: It was a hot summer weekend just outside Nashville, Tennessee, where the…
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And Tysons Will Get a Casino … Because of Course it Will

And Tysons Will Get a Casino … Because of Course it Will

Dear Friends and Virginians: A few things are certain in life. Death, taxes and UVA losing…
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“Data Center Showdown at the Court of Appeals”

“Data Center Showdown at the Court of Appeals”

Dear Friends and Virginians: Tuesday, February 24 was cold and blustery at the Arlington Courthouse, where…
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“The Supreme Court Stands Up.”

Dear Friends and Virginians: I sometimes think that we live in an Age of Cowardice. Perhaps…
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The Greatest (Sports) Story Ever Told

The Greatest (Sports) Story Ever Told

Dear Friends and Virginians: Times were tough. Inflation ran rampant. The USA had an unpopular President…
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“We Must Destroy Democracy in Order to Save It!”

Dear Friends and Virginians: About fifty years ago the United States was involved in a military…
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“Appellate Ruling Guts Protections for Low-Wage Workers”

“Appellate Ruling Guts Protections for Low-Wage Workers”

Dear Friends and Virginians: In the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly – with a new…
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Like Most People, I think Re-Redistricting is a Terrible Idea – and the New Governor can stop it

Like Most People, I think Re-Redistricting is a Terrible Idea – and the New Governor can stop it

Dear Friends and Virginians: Saturday was a historic day as Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as the…
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“My List of Influential Americans (Pre-1876 version)”

Dear Friends and Virginians: In a few days, our country will enter its 250th year. Some of…
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 “A Few of My Least Favorite Things”

 “A Few of My Least Favorite Things”

Friends and Virginians: It's nearly the end of the year. Christmas will soon be here. In…
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“Money is Not Everything (College Football Edition)”

“Money is Not Everything (College Football Edition)”

Friends and Virginians: Over the past year, I've written about legal matters, economic trends and political…
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Hello from the Other Side

Dear Friends and Virginians: It's been a month since I've sent out a newsletter. Since that…
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Pacific Trade Deal Coming Soon 

Pacific Trade Deal Coming Soon 

Dear Friends and Virginians: This past week — with no re-election to worry about — Sharon…
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Sole Virginia Governor’s Debate Oct. 9

Friends and Virginians: Virginia Governor’s Debate set for Thursday, October 9th   The two major candidates for…
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“How (Not) to Loan Money to a Church”

Dear Friends and Virginians: It's been three weeks since I last posted. So much has happened: the…
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The Origin of American Freedom

The Origin of American Freedom

As a lawyer, I both teach Constitutional Law and argue matters which arise under the U.S….
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“Hate Has No Home Here”

“Hate Has No Home Here”

Ten years ago, with the initial rise of Donald Trump, a yard sign began popping up in…
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A Watershed Moment in Manassas (special Saturday edition)

On December 11, 2023, a small group of citizens stood outside the Prince William County Government…
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The Last Man Standing in Prince William

The Last Man Standing in Prince William

Last week, Prince William County Supervisor Bob Weir (R-Gainesville) died at the age of 62 of colon…
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Recent discussion on Chris Saxman’s Podcast

Play the podcast below to listen to Chap Petersen on the Virginia FREE podcast with Chris…
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Farmland vs Solar — the Battle for Rural Virginia

Farmland vs Solar — the Battle for Rural Virginia

If you read this newsletter, you are aware of the ongoing struggle between the data center industry and…
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The Thing About Socialism — It’s Never Been Tried Before!

The Thing About Socialism — It’s Never Been Tried Before!

Over July Fourth weekend, we visited Sharon's brother at his seaside place on "the Rockaways" in…
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“An Example of Servant Leadership”

“An Example of Servant Leadership”

In the fall of 1991, I had just entered UVA Law School after a year in Japan. My…
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“Here’s an Idea: Let’s Stop Hating Each Other”

“Here’s an Idea: Let’s Stop Hating Each Other”

This Sunday, I had drafted my usual glib newsletter, on the heels of a joyful 35th…
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