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!

The Pulpit Speaks: July 14, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Now let us take another look at this matter of "Facing up to Life." I wonder if when the Master said "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted," he had … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 14, 1956 →

OTR: 2/18/07

One segment of this Sunday's On the Record features a discussion about the area's rapidly aging workforce. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Hampton Roads Planning District Commission's chief economist John Whaley and Judy Begland from Opportunity, Inc., the region's workforce development agency. In the other segment, Drs. Cassandra Newby-Alexander and Charles Ford will discuss … Continue reading OTR: 2/18/07 →

Richardson: Try diplomacy

NM Governor and Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson thinks it is time to try diplomacy to end the war in Iraq. "He [President George Bush] finally used diplomacy and it works," Richardson said on the first day of a two-day visit to the early voting state of New Hampshire. "My hope is that he uses … Continue reading Richardson: Try diplomacy →

GOTV: Open letter

Alice has raised an interesting issue that should be explored. Open letter to Virginia’s black leaders As Atrios put it, Democratic blogosphere has become a nontrivial part of the Democratic coalition. Our collective influence is significant and will only continue to grow. Our influence is most significant in the early stages of a debate. We … Continue reading GOTV: Open letter →

Real estate tax relief reports out of House P&E

SJ354, patroned by Norfolk Senator Nick Rerras (R-6th), unanimously reported out of the House Privileges and Elections Committee today. Bill summary: Authorizes the General Assembly to enact legislation that will allow localities to exempt or from real property taxes or defer real property taxes up to twenty percent of residential or continuous-habitation farm property that … Continue reading Real estate tax relief reports out of House P&E →

Billions wasted in Iraq

So say the auditors of the contractors in Iraq. The U.S. government is at risk of squandering significantly more money in an Iraq war and reconstruction effort that has already wasted, overcharged or poorly tracked $10 billion in taxpayer money, federal investigators said Thursday. [...] "According to the Pentagon auditors, more than one in six … Continue reading Billions wasted in Iraq →

Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight

Just a quick reminder that tonight is the night for the Norfolk Drinking Liberally. 5-7 pm upstairs at the New Belmont on Colonial Avenue in Ghent.

Obama: SC black leaders not endorsing

While reports are that Governor Tim Kaine will endorse Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president, he will not be receiving the endorsements of some prominent blacks in South Carolina, including that of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn. Yesterday, black State Sens. Robert Ford and Darrell Jackson said they will be supporting Hillary Clinton … Continue reading Obama: SC black leaders not endorsing →

Credit cards for illegal immigrants

In an interesting WSJ article reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, we learn that Bank of America is issuing credit cards to illegal immigrants. The new Bank of America program is open to people who lack both a Social Security number and a credit history, as long as they have held a checking account with the bank … Continue reading Credit cards for illegal immigrants →