With the spate of suicides by young gays, the story of an anti-gay attack from New York, and the anti-gay tirade of a gubernatorial candidate, it seems appropriate that today is National Coming Out Day. But to be honest, I wish there were no such day. There is an invisibility associated with being gay. It's … Continue reading National Coming Out Day
Month: October 2010
Two things about the 2nd CD race
Two things about the 2nd Congressional District race have been bugging me. (Actually, more than two but these stick out.) Vote for Pelosi as speaker Yes, Glenn Nye is going to vote for Nancy Pelosi as speaker, just as Scott Rigell is going to vote for John Boehner. The vote of Ken Golden, if elected, … Continue reading Two things about the 2nd CD race
Reminder: 2nd CD debate tonight
Just a quick reminder that the League of Women Voters, in conjunction with Old Dominion University and WHRO, are hosting a 2nd Congressional District candidates' debate this evening. All three candidates are expected to attend. Details: Location: ODU Virginia Beach Higher Education Center – 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach 23453 Time: Please arrive before 6:45 … Continue reading Reminder: 2nd CD debate tonight
Photos from Harbor Party
Here are some photos, courtesy of Joel Rubin, from yesterday's Kiwanis Harbor Party in downtown Norfolk. The event was a lot of fun and the weather was absolutely perfect!
Friday fun: The coffee oracle
You Are a Basic Black Coffee Drinker You are low maintenance, humble, and true to yourself. It's hard for you to get excited about the great next new thing, because it's usually not that new or that great. You are logical and responsible. You do what needs to be done, and you don't get … Continue reading Friday fun: The coffee oracle
Go, Tom, go!
VA-05 Congressman Tom Perriello appeared on Countdown yesterday. Go, Tom, go! Help Tom win by contributing here.
It’s endorsement time at the Pilot
So says editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto in today's Virginian-Pilot: If you read the editorial page regularly - and I hope you do - you probably have a good idea what the editorial board thinks is important: Good roads, effective schools, safe streets, a clean environment, an adequate social safety net. Taxes should be only … Continue reading It’s endorsement time at the Pilot
Kiwanis Harbor Party speeches 10/07/10
Short speeches were offered at the Kiwanis Harbor Party Thursday evening.
Upcoming 2nd & 3rd CD candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads and the Peninsula are co-sponsoring congressional candidate debates (with ODU and WHRO) for the 2nd (Nye/ Golden/Rigell) and the 3rd (Scott, Smith, Quigley & Kelly) congressional districts. These debates will be televised on WHRO several times post-debate. The 2nd congressional candidate debate is Saturday, October 9th … Continue reading Upcoming 2nd & 3rd CD candidate forums
Women and politics
When Hillary Clinton was running for the nomination, the media treated her differently from her male opponents, commenting on such things as her clothes and her hair. Sarah Palin endured the same, once she became the nominee for vice president. I recall the photos of her in a bikini. Nearly all of the women who … Continue reading Women and politics
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