And the idiots who thought it was were properly fired. Class act, Steve Gleason. I'm quite familiar with ALS - I have a friend who is living with the disease since his October 1994 diagnosis. So I'm familiar with the technology that allows him to communicate. I was absolutely incensed to think that three idiots … Continue reading ALS is no joke
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!
Who’s running: Norfolk
Here are all of the local candidates, with links where I have them (will be updated as more come available). Note that statewide offices as well as the House of Delegates races will be on your ballot. Note also that references to party will not appear on your ballot. * = incumbent Commissioner of the … Continue reading Who’s running: Norfolk
Who’s running: Chesapeake
Here are all of the local candidates, with links where I have them (will be updated as more come available). Note that statewide offices as well as the House of Delegates races will be on your ballot. Note also that references to party will not appear on your ballot. * = incumbent Commissioner of the … Continue reading Who’s running: Chesapeake
Excellent long read about education
"How The American University was Killed, in Five Easy Steps" may have been written almost a year ago but just came to my attention yesterday. Well worth your time.
Remembering Daddy on Father’s Day
While it may have had its origins in wanting a day to commemorate men, Father's Day really was more of a creation of the retail industry. The fact that it wasn't signed into law until 1972 may account for my lack of memory of celebrating it with my own father, who died in 1973. As … Continue reading Remembering Daddy on Father’s Day
First AG debate
Republican Mark Obenshain and Democrat Mark Herring met in the first debate of the election this morning in Virginia Beach. The event was a part of The Virginia State Bar's Young Lawyers Conference and Cathy Lewis, of WHRO, served as moderator. The hour-long debate gives an early glimpse into the tone that this contest will … Continue reading First AG debate
ICYMI: What Tuesday’s primary showed us
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. (Those who subscribe to VPAP's VaNews also got a chance to read it yesterday. So good to be back in!) Although the statewide results were important, it was the Norfolk results that I watched the closest, for a couple of reasons. Of course, I wanted … Continue reading ICYMI: What Tuesday’s primary showed us
Local Remembering Newtown vigil Friday
The local OFA group is holding a "Remembering Newtown" vigil Friday at 6:30 at the fountain in Town Center in Virginia Beach. The public is invited.
Norfolk: appointed school board’s terms too short
I've long supported an elected school board here in Norfolk. Unfortunately, I don't see it happening any time soon, unless the PTB decide they want it. Norfolk residents have so many things on our plates that this simply isn't a priority.An article in today's paper raises an important point: the terms of the school board … Continue reading Norfolk: appointed school board’s terms too short
Election aftermath
Before we get too far afield of Tuesday's primary results, I think it's important to look at what happened yesterday. Northam wins LG nod I have to say that I'm surprised that my Senator pulled it off. (I'm anxious to get inside the numbers but that will have to wait until I have more time.) … Continue reading Election aftermath
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