I'm guessing that the press release I received from The Virginia Organizing Project had this video in mind. Virginia Beach, Va –The Virginia Organizing Project along with Health Care for America Now and local community members will be visiting Congressman Glenn Nye’s Virginia Beach office on Friday, March 26 at noon to remind the Congressman … Continue reading A medal for Nye
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!
Englin: “Call Ken”
Dear Friend, This week, President Obama will sign historic health reform legislation that extends coverage to millions of uninsured Americans while making health care more affordable and accessible for all. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said he will file a lawsuit to block it "as soon as the ink is dry" on President Obama's signature. This … Continue reading Englin: “Call Ken”
Opinion, please: economics and personal finance course
The Virginia Department of Education has released a draft (pdf) of the framework of the Economics and Personal Finance course to be taught in Virginia's schools beginning with the 2011-2012 school year. The resulting Curriculum Framework addresses concepts and principles that are important to economics at the macro level, but also direct attention to understanding … Continue reading Opinion, please: economics and personal finance course
Whistleblower’s job cut
Interesting: Since 2008, Charles Roberts has kept an eagle-eye on the pre-K-8 school construction in Hampton to make sure it ran smoothly and taxpayer money wasn't wasted. Throughout the process, he alerted his boss about mismanagement on the $100 million projects that led to the schools opening a year late and costing $2 million in … Continue reading Whistleblower’s job cut
Health care reform passes: what passes for conversation these days
Although I stayed up last night to watch the historic vote on health care, I have to admit that this bill was not what I wanted it to be. I get it - politics is the art of the possible - but that doesn't mean that I can't be disappointed. Like many others, I support … Continue reading Health care reform passes: what passes for conversation these days
Johnson rally Saturday
Mamie Johnson, candidate for Norfolk council in Ward 3, is having a campaign rally Saturday morning from 10am to noon at Richard Bowling Elementary School UPDATE: Location moved to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 2736 Woodland Avenue, Norfolk. The rally is free and open to the public.
Margolies: “vote your conscience”
This article, which was reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, should be required reading for not only Rep. Glenn Nye but anyone running for or already in elected office. It's that there are times in all our careers when we must ask ourselves why we're here. I decided that my desire for public service at that moment … Continue reading Margolies: “vote your conscience”
Friday fun: what’s your ism?
You Are Skepticism You live by the philosophy "Question Everything." And you do question everything, including this quiz result. You think people believe in too much, and you think very little is true. You scoff at astrology and psychics. You're not a nihilist - you believe in some things. But you only believe in what's … Continue reading Friday fun: what’s your ism?
Why I care about the Norfolk schools’ mess – and why you should, too
I don't have any children in the Norfolk Public Schools, never have and never will. Yet I am dismayed to learn of the ever-widening scandal related to "irregularities" on the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests that seemingly hits the front page of The Virginian-Pilot almost daily. Not because it reflects poorly on the school system, … Continue reading Why I care about the Norfolk schools’ mess – and why you should, too
Harsh realities
It's campaign season* - which means the politicians are out in full force, promising things to the voters. And the voters are lapping it up, depending upon their point of view. Promises of additional spending - whether it be for schools or neighborhoods or anything else - garners support from those who would like to … Continue reading Harsh realities
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