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!

Warner kickoff in Norfolk

The USS Wisconsin provided the backdrop for this morning's campaign kickoff for Senatorial candidate Mark Warner. Here are some photos. As always, click to enlarge. AP writer Bob Lewis did a decent job covering the event in his article here so I won't repeat it. According to Lewis, there were about 350 people there, which … Continue reading Warner kickoff in Norfolk →

RIP Mildred Loving

Just a bit over a month shy of the 41st anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, we learn that litigant Mildred Loving has died. Loving and her white husband, Richard, changed history in 1967 when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld their right to marry. The ruling struck down laws banning racially mixed marriages in … Continue reading RIP Mildred Loving →

Opinion, please: should professor lose job for giving too many Fs?

Sunday's Virginian Pilot had a story about a Norfolk State University professor who lost his job because he refused to increase the pass rates for his students. At the end of this semester, Steven Aird will lose his job as an associate professor of biology at Norfolk State University for giving out too many F's. … Continue reading Opinion, please: should professor lose job for giving too many Fs? →

The Pulpit Speaks: February 16, 1963

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren." -- I John 3:14 BROTHERHOOD How glorious it is that in this life we are able to … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 16, 1963 →

Watching Louisiana special election

In the 6th Congressional district in Louisiana, Democrat "Don" Cazayoux is battling Republican Louis "Woody" Jenkins for the seat vacated by Republican Richard Baker. According to this AP story, Cazayoux has been leading in the polls. The seat has been in Republican hands for 34 years. Jenkins sounds a little bit like Virginia's own Bob … Continue reading Watching Louisiana special election →

Fake NC ballot

via Corrent: A previously unknown PAC is distributing pre-marked ballots identical to those used in the North Carolina primary. They aren’t marked as “Sample Ballot” but actually carry a header that says “Official Ballot”. They’re so convincingly real that some voters have turned up at early voting sites and tried to submit them as-is. Complaints … Continue reading Fake NC ballot →

OTR 05/04: Suffolk mayor, RPV chair

This Sunday's On the Record will feature Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson, who will discuss the recovery efforts in her city in the aftermath of Monday's tornado. In the other segment, host Joel Rubin will be joined by RPV chair John Hager. I hope Rubin asks him about the challenge from Jeff Frederick for the party … Continue reading OTR 05/04: Suffolk mayor, RPV chair →

Fed proposes to end unfair, deceptive credit card practices

In 2001, if memory serves, I accompanied then-Delegate Thelma Drake to a hearing before one of the General Assembly banking committees regarding credit card practices. Speaking before the committee, I provided proof that credit card companies were engaging in unfair practices. My beef was that one company in particular was changing the payment address each … Continue reading Fed proposes to end unfair, deceptive credit card practices →

Portsmouth: Things that make you go “hmm”

Like Norfolk and Chesapeake, Portsmouth will be holding municipal elections next week. Better late than never, the Virginian Pilot has been focusing on these races over the past week or so. A couple of things worthy of mention. Endorsement retracted In a stunning turnaround, the Virginian Pilot retracted its endorsement of Portsmouth School Board member … Continue reading Portsmouth: Things that make you go “hmm” →

Mobile version of site

You'll notice a new link in my sidebar called Mobile edition. This gives you access to my blog from a web-enabled mobile phone or PDA. While this site renders pretty well on a mobile phone or PDA, having it specifically formatted for small-screen rendering is even better. Bookmark it. Visit often 😉