Archive for October 2011
Rally for Women’s Health Oct. 15
The Virginia Coalition to Protect Women’s Health is hosting a rally on October 15 near the state Capitol in Richmond. Details: Governor Bob McDonnell and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli think they’re about to get away with restricting reproductive freedom in Virginia under the radar. On Saturday, October 15 in Richmond, women’s health advocates and … Continue reading
George Will is wrong
No, that’s not news. But today he was more wrong that usual. In his article about Elizabeth Warren, reprinted in today’s Virginian-Pilot, Will trots out more than his normal “liberals are bad” arguments. This line particularly got my blood flowing: Everyone knows that all striving occurs in a social context, so all attainments are conditioned … Continue reading
RIP Steve Jobs
I have never owned an Apple product. They simply never fit my lifestyle. Even so, I recognize the value of the vision of Steve Jobs. It was that vision which propelled others to mimic what his company sold, to try to out-do him. His vision became a catalyst for innovation. And for that, I am … Continue reading
Cumberland NAACP to hold candidates forum
Local officials have their elections this year as well, such as Supervisors, School Board, and Treasurer. In Cumberland County, there are positions that are uncontested, even School Board Districts 3 and 4 – without candidates at all. This year the Cumberland NAACP forum is in the Cumberland Elementary Cafeteria. The program starts at 4 … Continue reading
George Allen 2012: Old Dogs, New Tricks
Guest post by Bwana at Large Virginia Democrats and Republicans have chosen their champions for the 2012 Senate race. Both have sent out into the countryside for the finest wines, cheeses, and silken fabric so each may present a fitting coronation of former Gov. Tim Kaine for the Democrats and former Gov./Sen. George Allen for … Continue reading
Report: Miller/Chohany candidates forum
The candidates in the 1st Senate district – incumbent Sen. John Miller and challenger Mickey Chohany – squared off Friday evening in Newport News. I arrived a little after the 6:30pm start time, thanks to the tunnel traffic. The event was already underway. The candidates took a variety of questions put forth by the event … Continue reading
LWV-SHR announces candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads is sponsoring two candidate forums covering the contested races on the southside. On Monday, October 24, incumbent Del. Ron Villanueva and his challenger Adrianne Bennett in the 21st district will participate. The forum will be held at 6:30pm in the auditorium of Landstown High School (2001 … Continue reading
Required reading
Anyone interested in local government should read this Vanity Fair article. Yes, it is long. Yes, it is worth it. And if you think it couldn’t happen here, consider this and this.
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