Aren't there any grownups at the DPVA or on the Deeds campaign? It appears not. Whoever the idiot is that is feeding pictures and other information to Ben Tribbett needs to stop - now. In case you haven't noticed, all that such behavior does is come back to bite the Deeds campaign in the rear. … Continue reading Stop the madness
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!
Portsmouth council asks for mayor’s resignation
In the ongoing saga of Portsmouth Mayor James Holley, the remaining members of City Council have asked for him to retire immediately. Some citizens have begun circulating a petition (pdf) asking the mayor to resign. The petition, however, is not a recall petition. The mayor refuses to resign. In a statement he read last night, … Continue reading Portsmouth council asks for mayor’s resignation
It’s a small world
A little over a year ago, I participated in a forum on race and politics, hosted by the 200+ Men. One of the members of the panel was Tom Shields, director of the Center for Leadership in Education at the University of Richmond, seen here on the far left of the photo. What I didn't … Continue reading It’s a small world
VEA and NEA endorse West
Democratic candidate Gary West has obtained the endorsement of the Virginia Education Association and the National Education Association. West is challenging Republican incumbent Glenn Oder in the 94th House district in Newport News. The entire press release is below the fold. EDUCATORS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR DELEGATE CANDIDATE, GARY WEST In an effort to unseat his … Continue reading VEA and NEA endorse West
Tech Tuesday: Google Voice
I managed to get an invite to try Google Voice a couple of weeks ago. When coupled with the BlackBerry application, I think I've found almost the perfect answer to a lot of issues. First, I'm one of those people who doesn't give out my cell number. I consider my cell for my own use, … Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Google Voice
When the newspaper is complicit
The editorial in Tuesday's Virginian Pilot calls for the resignation of Portsmouth Mayor James Holley. While I applaud the editorial board for coming to this conclusion, I think it only fitting that they take responsibility for helping to create this situation. As the editorial acknowledges, the Pilot endorsed Holley in the last election: The popular … Continue reading When the newspaper is complicit
Two good videos
In case you haven't seen them. First up, from the Democratic Caucus. And from the Deeds campaign
Bouchard Summer All-Star series
Wow! Delegate Joe Bouchard is bringing in the heavy hitters - Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb! If you would like to attend, please email Jenn or call 757-226-0427
Printed versus online in the newspaper biz
The Virginian-Pilot, the largest newspaper serving Southside Hampton Roads, has an online presence at PilotOnline. There has always been content in the newspaper that didn't appear on the website, most notably any op-eds not internally produced. For the most part, though, over the years, more and more of the printed material appeared online. A couple … Continue reading Printed versus online in the newspaper biz
Opinion, please: should accountant be licensed?
I was pointed to this article about an accountant who was convicted of a hate crime. After serving his time and completing all the requirements of his sentence, he was discharged from probation in 2005. Two years later, he applied for reinstatement of his CPA license. Somehow the license got reactivated, despite the man's felony … Continue reading Opinion, please: should accountant be licensed?
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