SB 827: Closing the gun show loophole

SB 827, patroned by Sen. Jeannemarie Devolites Davis (R-34), is designed to close the loophole on gun show gun sales. According to The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence: 817 Virginians died from gun violence in 2004. 54 of them were 18 years or younger. In 2004, 66 gun shows were held in Virginia. 15,326 gun … Continue reading SB 827: Closing the gun show loophole

Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonite

A quick reminder that it's the third Thursday and that means it's Drinking Liberally night. You don't have to drink or even be liberal to come.  The gathering is from 5-7pm upstairs at The New Belmont.

Thanks to Hargrove, a relative found

Today's Virginian-Pilot contains an article by Kerry Dougherty, discussing the Frank Hargrove situation. In it, Ms. Dougherty refers to the bill of sale that I have on my great-great grandmother: He ought to spend a few minutes with Vivian J. Paige, a Norfolk CPA and political activist. Among her family papers is a copy of … Continue reading Thanks to Hargrove, a relative found