In case you had better things to do Friday evening, you can still watch this month's editorial roundtable on What Matters. Host Cathy Lewis was joined by Virginia Pilot editorial writer Don Luzzatto, Daily Press political reporter Kimball Payne, Bearing Drift's Brian Kirwin, and yours truly.
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!
OTR 09/21: VB races part I
Virginia Beach is one of two Hampton Roads cities to move their municipal elections to November. This Sunday's On the Record will feature the candidates in two of the three contested council races: Kempsville incumbent Harry Diezel and challengers Andrew Jackson and Joe Flores as well as Rose Hall incumbent Reba McClanan and challenger Glenn … Continue reading OTR 09/21: VB races part I
Four in the running for Suit’s seat
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that four people - all Republicans - have expressed interest in running for the seat being vacated by Terrie Suit. Three names had previously surfaced: Sheriff Paul Lanteigne, former Oceana CO Tom Keeley, and Planning Commissioner Barry Knight, who announced his candidacy on the day Suit announced her resignation. The … Continue reading Four in the running for Suit’s seat
VA House Dems podcast
The latest podcast from the Virginia House Democrats features Virginia Beach Delegate Bobby Mathieson. From the announcement: A former Virginia Beach police officer, Del. Mathieson passed legislation this year that requires sex offenders to appear in person at the Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing a driver's license, thereby providing law enforcement with up-to-date photographs … Continue reading VA House Dems podcast
Luzzatto picks on RPV chair
If you missed this morning's Virginian Pilot, then you missed an entertaining column by editorial writer Don Luzzatto. Somewhow, a fundraising letter sent out by RPV chair Jeff Frederick ended up in his mailbox. And Luzzatto didn't like what he read: Picking on Jeff Frederick, the 14-year-old head of the RPV, is - I know … Continue reading Luzzatto picks on RPV chair
YWCA honors Sen. Yvonne Miller
I attended the 97th Annual Meeting of the YWCA of South Hampton Roads Wednesday evening. This was a time to reflect on the successes of the past year and to honor those for their service to the organization and to the greater community. The highest honor bestowed is called the Mary Helen Thomas Racial Justice … Continue reading YWCA honors Sen. Yvonne Miller
A question about ads
If you see ads on my blog, rest assured that I didn't place them there. The company that hosts this blog, Automattic, does occasionally post ads. Because I never visit my blog when I'm not logged in, I never see them. (And, I'm told that if you use Firefox, you don't see them, either.) That's … Continue reading A question about ads
Not using Twitter? Consider it ;)
I started using Twitter just before the convention. Since returning from Denver, I've been updating sporadically but I've slowly been increasing the number of people/organizations I'm following. Deciding who to follow has been an interesting exercise. Basically what I've been doing is looking at who's following me and checking out who they are following. You … Continue reading Not using Twitter? Consider it 😉
Pilot doesn’t like McAuliffe
The Virginian Pilot's editorial board weighed in on a possible gubernatorial run by former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe. The headline pretty much sums up the board's feelings: Change we need isn't Terry McAuliffe The editorial says McAuliffe isn't qualified to be governor and suggests he "reconsider" running for governor of New York or Florida. He'd … Continue reading Pilot doesn’t like McAuliffe
Race, Gender & Politics: A Conversation
The YWCA of South Hampton Roads, located at 5215 Colley Avenue in Norfolk, is holding a panel discussion with the above title on Tuesday, September 23 from 6pm - 8pm. This is a continuation of the earlier discussion hosted by the 200+ Men and includes some of the same participants. This time, the issue of … Continue reading Race, Gender & Politics: A Conversation
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