Steve Stewart

An undervalued profession

Money, I’m increasingly convinced, is overrated as a guarantor of educational excellence, especially in public schools. Read more  | 4 comments

GOP at a crossroads

A fine Virginia public servant threw in the political towel this week, raising anew a question asked often since the Nov. 6 presidential election: Are ... Read more  | 3 comments

Mayor got votes that Obama didn’t

Two schools of thought prevailed in analyzing Raystine Johnson-Ashburn’s election as Franklin mayor last spring. Read more  | 1 comment

The lonely common ground

University of Virginia political guru Larry Sabato plans to make his final presidential prediction on Monday. Read more  | 3 comments