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![When former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris debate on Tuesday, Hampton Roads voters should listen for questions about military policy and climate change. When former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris debate on Tuesday, Hampton Roads voters should listen for questions about military policy and climate change.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Election_2024_Air_of_Despair_07393.jpg?w=132)
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Editorial: Military, climate questions should be central to Trump-Harris debate
When former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris debate on Tuesday, Hampton Roads voters should listen for questions about military policy and climate change.
![Hampton Roads voters shouldn't let all the attention on the presidential race distract them from important decisions they will make in municipal races. Hampton Roads voters shouldn't let all the attention on the presidential race distract them from important decisions they will make in municipal races.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/04/24/YBI3S7SWLVDUZLB4Z2464EZESI.jpg?w=135)
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Editorial: As local candidates fight for attention, Hampton Roads voters must tune in
Hampton Roads voters shouldn't let all the attention on the presidential race distract them from important decisions they will make in municipal races.
![U.S. Postal Service delivery issues in Virginia have abated somewhat, but those planning to cast their ballots by mail will need to take precautions to ensure their votes are counted. U.S. Postal Service delivery issues in Virginia have abated somewhat, but those planning to cast their ballots by mail will need to take precautions to ensure their votes are counted.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TVP-Z-OP-USPS-DELIVERY-VIRGINIA.jpg?w=132)
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Editorial: With election coming, USPS issues should give voters pause
U.S. Postal Service delivery issues in Virginia have abated somewhat, but those planning to cast their ballots by mail will need to take precautions to ensure their votes are counted.
![COVID cases are rising in Virginia so now is a good time to consult with a doctor about getting the updated vaccine booster. COVID cases are rising in Virginia so now is a good time to consult with a doctor about getting the updated vaccine booster.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TVP-Z-OP-COVID-VACCINES.jpg?w=132)
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Editorial: With COVID cases rising, updated vaccinations are a must
COVID cases are rising in Virginia so now is a good time to consult with a doctor about getting the updated vaccine booster.
![The death of former Virginia resident Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Gaza lends urgency to the need to stop the killing, free the hostages and find a path to peace. The death of former Virginia resident Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Gaza lends urgency to the need to stop the killing, free the hostages and find a path to peace.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TVP-Z-OP-ISRAEL-GAZA-HOSTAGE.jpg?w=132)
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Editorial: Death of hostages, including former Virginia resident, amplifies call for peace
The death of former Virginia resident Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Gaza lends urgency to the need to stop the killing, free the hostages and find a path to peace.
![The Chesapeake Bay's health was recently graded a C+, which is encouraging even if the progress is slower than we might want. The Chesapeake Bay's health was recently graded a C+, which is encouraging even if the progress is slower than we might want.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2019/04/05/KBFPEGQZFVA4NBYY5IQJCGSDZ4.jpg?w=135)
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Editorial: Chesapeake Bay cleanup earns improved marks but more to do
The Chesapeake Bay's health was recently graded a C+, which is encouraging even if the progress is slower than we might want.
![Historic thoughts about the Labor Day holiday and the movement which helped improve conditions for generations of American workers. Historic thoughts about the Labor Day holiday and the movement which helped improve conditions for generations of American workers.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/07/08/6NEQRHMPZNB6FKQBO4RNNLJZLY.jpg?w=135)
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Editorial: Labor Day is ‘a most characteristic representation of our ideals’
Historic thoughts about the Labor Day holiday and the movement which helped improve conditions for generations of American workers.
![It shouldn't take the threat of hefty fines and court dates for Virginia motorists to demonstrate caution and responsibility on state roadways. It shouldn't take the threat of hefty fines and court dates for Virginia motorists to demonstrate caution and responsibility on state roadways.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/12/16/NAR5GMW2JG3JB2KPVOM5XQ243A.jpg?w=135)
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Editorial: Drivers need to slow down, wear their seatbelts and arrive alive
It shouldn't take the threat of hefty fines and court dates for Virginia motorists to demonstrate caution and responsibility on state roadways.
![Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday is an opportunity for Virginians to commit to the important work of helping those suffering addiction as we comfort those who have lost loved ones. Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday is an opportunity for Virginians to commit to the important work of helping those suffering addiction as we comfort those who have lost loved ones.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Overdose_Deaths_58449.jpg?w=132)
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Editorial: Overdose deaths are down in Virginia, but more work remains
Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday is an opportunity for Virginians to commit to the important work of helping those suffering addiction as we comfort those who have lost loved ones.
![Virginia leaders such as Gov. Glenn Youngkin should stand with commonwealth workers and against dangerous plans to gut the civil service. Virginia leaders such as Gov. Glenn Youngkin should stand with commonwealth workers and against dangerous plans to gut the civil service.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TVP-Z-OP-PROJECT2025-HERITAGE.jpg?w=132)
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Editorial: Virginia leaders should be united against plan to gut the civil service
Virginia leaders such as Gov. Glenn Youngkin should stand with commonwealth workers and against dangerous plans to gut the civil service.