The ninth season of American Idol comes to a close Wednesday night in a two-hour finale. Contestants Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox engaged in a three-song performance Tuesday night that demonstrated why they made it this far. In round one, each performed their favorite song of the season. I have no idea why Lee chose … Continue reading Who will win American Idol?
Author: Vivian J. Paige
A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!
If it quacks like a duck…
...it probably is a duck. I don't know how anyone - with a straight face - could not think this is not a conflict of interest: Three of Norfolk’s school administrators also work as consultants for the Colorado-based Leadership and Learning Center, an education firm that has received contracts worth about $1.3 million from the division … Continue reading If it quacks like a duck…
A view from the cheap seats: 1st VP of DPVA
A battle of sorts is brewing over the upcoming election of the 1st Vice President of the Democratic Party of Virginia. The position will become available with the resignation of Del. Jennifer McClellan, whose husband, David Mills, is the new Executive Director of the DPVA. So far, three candidates have emerged, all from Hampton Roads: … Continue reading A view from the cheap seats: 1st VP of DPVA
Is $530 million worth a phone call?
$530,368,002, to be exact. That is the amount of money that Virginia will receive if the Education Jobs Fund is extended, funds that will be used to create or save 8,154 education-related jobs. The money is a part of the $23 billion Education Jobs Fund, which is included in the Jobs for America Act. At … Continue reading Is $530 million worth a phone call?
Opinion, please: parental rights
Two stories last week about incidents in local school systems got me to thinking about the rights of parents. First, there was a story out of Chesapeake regarding a principal who at first refused to allow a parent to pick up her child from school in order to attend a doctor's appointment. The school was … Continue reading Opinion, please: parental rights
Reminder: Northam/Miller townhall tonight
Senator Ralph Northam and Delegate Paula Miller will be holding another Town Hall meeting tonight, Monday, May 24 at 7pm at the Tarrallton Community Center, 2100 Tarrallton Dr. The topic for this meeting is the General Assembly in general, including a recap of April’s veto session. This meeting is free and open to the public.
Unintended consequences: Yeardley Love and Marshall Newman
In an article this week regarding the murder of UVA Yeardley Love, it was pointed out that Virginia is one of eight states that excludes unmarried couples from obtaining restraining orders. Although Love never sought one, it didn't matter because she couldn't have gotten one, anyway. Four years ago, we were fighting the passage of … Continue reading Unintended consequences: Yeardley Love and Marshall Newman
Friday fun: What planet does your name come from?
Your Name Comes From Mercury You have the gift of gab, and nothing energizes you like good conversation. And it's likely that when you're not talking, you're writing. You love communicating your thoughts. You are also quite studious. You find learning to be both easy and rewarding. You are good at understanding what is being … Continue reading Friday fun: What planet does your name come from?
On Rand Paul
After reading all the tweets about Rand Paul appearing on Rachel Maddow's show, I had to watch it for myself. I thought I was going to see one of those quiet racists, the ones that use whatever means necessary to justify their stances. I was wrong. Instead what I found was a man who believes … Continue reading On Rand Paul
American Idol results 05/19/10: down to two
Tuesday night's show featured two songs each by the remaining three contestants: one chosen by the contestant and the other chosen by the judges. This particular night of the competition is always interesting as the contestants pick songs they think are best for them and the judges do the same. Rarely do the two ever … Continue reading American Idol results 05/19/10: down to two
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 