One of the things that supporters of payday lending have claimed is that they are the only ones willing to make these loans. As an article in today's Virginian-Pilot points out, this is not necessarily the case. Five years ago, tellers at State Employees' Credit Union in North Carolina noticed a different group of people … Continue reading Payday lending alternatives
Day: December 17, 2006
Who would you name PoTY?
There has been much discussion about Time Magazine's choice of YOU for the Person of the Year - and not just in the blogosphere. It was a topic covered by the Roundtable on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. After thinking about this overnight and hearing the talking heads pontificate on their choices, I have to … Continue reading Who would you name PoTY?
Lambert can’t be primaried?
Cory Chandler, taking a look at the DPVA Party Plan as well as the Code of Virginia, comes to that conclusion. He says that reading the two appears to "disqualify Senator Lambert from appearing on the Democratic primary ballot." He actualy goes further: Note that, as I submit it, Senator Lambert is disqualified to participate … Continue reading Lambert can’t be primaried?
VA is the Caymans of political fundraising
Unlimited contributions are an invitation to unfettered influence for those who write the checks. It's not very neighborly to allow politicians all over to circumvent the laws their citizens have put in place to control influence-peddling. Once again, my favorite political writer, Margaret Edds, hits the nail on the head with today's editorial with the … Continue reading VA is the Caymans of political fundraising
The Pulpit Speaks: December 23, 1961
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men.' " --- … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: December 23, 1961
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