The Subversive Consumerist OpEd
The Subversive Consumerist OpEd
Apathy and Politics. Part Two.
Virginia’s corruption runs deep: nursing home abuse, water crises, and collapsing homes are buried under political spin. Attorney General Jason Miyares chases headlines over justice, siding with lobbyists while regulators shield corporations. This exposé reveals systemic neglect and a government more interested in optics than protecting its citizens.
Apathy and Politics. Part One.
The “rule of law” is supposed to be an American cornerstone. Most Americans take pride in laws that apply to all. By contrast, in places like Virginia, the architecture of the legal system is a colonial relic. The legislature has maintained sovereign immunity for state officials and regulatory bodies while the rest of us are mandated to follow the laws.
Virginia is for Renters.
An audit by the Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission (JLARC) presented to the governor and state assembly instates, “DPOR staff do not investigate all potential violations committed by regulants, even when they are aware of the violations.”