Matthew Hurt
Virginia Tech
My name is Matthew Hurt and I am a sophomore at Virginia Tech majoring in political science and pursuing a double major in public relations. I am a diehard Hokie and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am very involved in local and statewide politics in Virginia, and I am proud to be the chairman of the College Republicans at Virginia Tech. I am a regular writer for the opinions section of the Collegiate Times and I've built up quite a reputation with the readers of being a strong conservative that writes about a lot of controversial issues. I was born and raised in the heart of Appalachia, in the small town of Bluefield, Virginia. Everything I do in my life, and everything I have, I give all the credit to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Voices of our Generation: Obama Out of Touch
July 27, 2011
President Obama continues to show how removed he is from our generation’s fiscal future. All of the economic decisions he makes directly affect what kind of economy we will inherit, and it doesn’t help that every economic decision this man makes is a bad one.
Unions and the Democrats’ Attack on Free Enterprise
June 30, 2011
The fact that so many Democrats have been outspoken with their opposition to the new Boeing plant in South Carolina is mind-boggling. We don’t need to see yet another example of how Democrats are hindering economic growth, we just want politicians on both sides of the aisle to create a business-friendly environment.
Republicans Are Reducing Voter Fraud, Not Making Voting Harder
June 7, 2011
Not a lot of people care about the laws concerning voting in this county. In fact, not a lot of people vote. With attempts in several states to change voting laws, Republicans are simply trying to reduce voting fraud, not influence voting behavior.
Drill Baby Drill: Why America Must Produce More Oil
May 25, 2011
Subsidize alternative energy? Already done. Drilling for oil is dangerous? An exaggerated fear. Why don't we just transition to electric vehicles instead? I'm not driving a car named after a leaf. America needs to produce more oil. We can’t afford to put this off any longer.
Placing Family First, Even in a College-Centric Society
May 13, 2011
While her grandmother’s health was quickly deteriorating, Meagan Vance, who was attending college three hours away, had to decide if she should stay at school. NGJ's Matthew Hurt reports on a story of challenging conventions and rethinking priorities.
What We Expect Out of Our Freshmen Congressmen
April 29, 2011
What is it that we expect out of these freshmen congressmen? What do they need to do in order to get re-elected in 2012? The answer is simple: do the job they were elected to do.
The War On Coal, and Why You Should Care
April 14, 2011
Coal has always been a vital source for this country but recently it has been criticized for being too harmful to the environment and outdated. Both these statements could not be further from the truth.
