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!

ICYMI: Colbert Takes on Ford

I don't watch Colbert regularly. But I caught Harold Ford, Jr.'s appearance last night. In case you missed it, here it is. I'm not sure he did himself any favors by showing up. WordPress.com Political Blogger Alliance

Nye signs on as ENDA cosponsor

I'll admit it: I'm floored. Congressman Glenn Nye has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R.3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.  He joins Virginia Reps. Bobby Scott (3rd), Jim Moran (8th), and Gerry Connolly (11th)  as one of now 197 Congressmen who are co-sponsoring this bill. I mentioned this bill to Nye last summer. I never … Continue reading Nye signs on as ENDA cosponsor →

Maintenance

I'm in the process of moving hosts for my domain, which includes the mapping of the blog as well as my email. Hopefully this will be completed in a timely manner but these things do take time. Will update this post once everything is working. UPDATE 1: (Monday, 11am): I've managed to get everything working … Continue reading Maintenance →

Friday fun: What is your winter sense?

With most of Virginia expecting snow, I thought this an appropriate quiz 😉 Your Winter Sense is Sight You are a very visual person, and some of your strongest memories are around things you've seen in your life. You simply like the way winter looks. This season may seem dead to most people, but it's … Continue reading Friday fun: What is your winter sense? →

Tracking the state budget

One of the most interesting parts of my day in Richmond yesterday was a briefing on how to negotiate the Legislative Information System when trying to track the budget. (Click on image to enlarge.) I didn't realize that LIS had so much information on the budget bills and amendments on the site. For the most … Continue reading Tracking the state budget →

LWV day at the GA, SOTU

I attended the League of Women Voters Lobby Day at the General Assembly today. I'll have a full report tomorrow, but suffice it to say it was a full, informative day. (I tweeted some of it as it occurred but it was impossible to tweet it all.) Like everyone else, I'm getting ready to watch … Continue reading LWV day at the GA, SOTU →

Technology Tuesday: AT&T iPhone exclusivity ending?

There is a rumor going around that Apple may end its exclusive deal with AT&T for its popular iPhone.  According to some, AT&T is not unhappy about this. Inside of AT&T, we are hearing that the iPhone is causing more trouble than ever before. On some level, having the iPhone is hurting AT&T's image. Because … Continue reading Technology Tuesday: AT&T iPhone exclusivity ending? →

Meetings on high-speed rail Wednesday, Thursday

The public is invited to two local meetings regarding the Richmond to Hampton Roads high speed rail project. The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) endorsed what is known as enhanced alternative #1. From an email I received: The Regional Position: Endorse the extension of high-speed rail service from Washington, D.C. to Richmond/Petersburg and the … Continue reading Meetings on high-speed rail Wednesday, Thursday →