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!

Poverty in Virginia

The Commonwealth Institute and Voices for Virginia's Children issued a report today (pdf) in which they warn that our worsening economic conditions will result in thousands more Virginians living in poverty. From the press release: Forecasting for the first time the impact of the current recession's rising unemployment on the number of Virginians forced into … Continue reading Poverty in Virginia →

Breakfast with Brian Moran

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brian J. Moran was in Norfolk this morning for a breakfast meeting with a diverse group from throughout Hampton Roads. For some, this was the first time they had met the former Democratic Caucus chair. For others, it was an opportunity to express their own reasons for supporting Brian for governor. The … Continue reading Breakfast with Brian Moran →

Opinion, please: An invasion of privacy?

A front page story in Sunday's Virginian Pilot raised an interesting question. Game wardens had put a hidden camera in a tree, pointed at VanKesteren's soybean fields, after receiving a complaint about protected birds getting caught in predator traps. The camera wasn't just placed in any tree: it was placed in a tree on Steve … Continue reading Opinion, please: An invasion of privacy? →

The Pulpit Speaks: February 8, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Continuing our general theme of last week, “Great Questions in the Bible,” this week we are going to concern ourselves with the next question found in the Bible, “Who told thee that thou … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 8, 1958 →

Republican polling

No idea how I ended up on the list but I've been polled by Republicans a couple of times in the last few days. First, it was former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, representing American United for Life Action. Then last night, it was Chuck Smith, who is running for Congress in 2010. In both cases, … Continue reading Republican polling →

Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney race

Due to the elevation of Jack Doyle to the bench, there will be a special election in Norfolk on March 10 to elect his replacement as Commonwealth's Attorney. The Democrats have nominated Greg Underwood, a senior deputy in the Commonwealth's Attorney's office, while Republicans have nominated John Coggeshall, a Norfolk attorney. Thursday night, the two … Continue reading Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney race →

NARAL announces PAC

NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia is launching a political action committee. From an email I received: Why is NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia Launching a PAC? Because we're serious about electing a Pro-Choice majority in Richmond. Just this month in the General Assembly: A bill requiring women to report miscarriages to the police has been introduced. A bill requiring … Continue reading NARAL announces PAC →

American Idol Season 8: we have 36

Season 8 of American Idol is underway. Auditions were held around the country, with promising talent receiving the coveted gold ticket and an invitation to Hollywood. After a grueling week, tonight the group was whittled to 36. I've not seen any one singer who stands above the rest at this point, probably because of the … Continue reading American Idol Season 8: we have 36 →

Three years

As the little graphic near the bottom of my sidebar reminds me, today marks three years since I started this blog. During that time, I have written almost 3,000 posts, you have provided nearly 19,000 comments and more than 661,000 views. While I remain committed to the ideas of Thomas Jefferson as quoted in my … Continue reading Three years →

Northam saga and root causes

Around 1:45pm Tuesday afternoon, I was alerted to the now infamous Tweet by RPV chair Jeff Frederick. Within minutes, I was informed that the Democrat in question was none other than my own senator, Ralph Northam. Much has been written throughout the blogosphere about how the situation with Northam arose. (The Virginian Pilot has their … Continue reading Northam saga and root causes →