My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Social media is just one of the ways that our elected representatives can communicate with us. Mentioned in the column is Hampton Mayor Molly Ward, whose embrace of communication tools is unrivaled in Hampton Roads. One benefit of being a communicator is that it doesn't … Continue reading Open more avenues of communication
A few interesting items from around the net: President Obama Twitter townhall at 2pm today. I don't know if Twitter can handle this. How many "Over Capacity" notices will folks get? Besides, while Twitter is great for quick info, I don't know how you fit policy answers into 140-characters. MSM cleans up story and doesn't … Continue reading Quick links 07/06/11
A Twitter exchange that occurred last Tuesday during the informal meeting of Norfolk city Council I raised the question as to why the discussion of the appointments was going on in closed session. Shaun Kenney, a member of the Board of Supervisors in Fluvanna was the first to respond. I mentioned that they had some … Continue reading Norfolk school board appointed in closed session
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. And check out today's editorial on the same subject: Norfolk redistricting.
According to this article, here are 10 things you didn't know about Thomas Jefferson. I'm not buying the iPad thing 😉
This is what we celebrate today. Take a few minutes and review the video below. You won't regret it. It may be hard to believe but the 4th of July isn't about hot dogs, parades and fireworks. It's a whole lot more.
Congratulations to former Del. Bobby Mathieson on his confirmation today as U.S. Marshall. The press release from Senators Webb and Warner is below. United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2011 Statement of Senators Webb and Warner on the Confirmation of Bobby Mathieson as U.S. Marshal Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Jim … Continue reading Mathieson confirmed as U.S. Marshall
A number of new laws are going into effect today, July 1. Check out this list.
With Monday being Independence Day, how much do you know about it? Below is a little quiz that's making the rounds via email. 1. The Declaration of Independence begins with what words? 2. What document was the legal framework of the United States? 3. Who wrote the words of the Star Spangled Banner? 4. How … Continue reading Friday fun: Independence Day edition
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