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!

Followup SB 840: More action needed

Via GOTV, we learn that SB 840, which passed the Senate P&E subcommittee earlier this week, has been sent back for further discussion: We have learned that our verified voting bill, SB840, introduced 2 weeks ago, needed further discussion and now is rescheduled for a vote in the Senate Privileges and Elections subcommittee on Monday. … Continue reading Followup SB 840: More action needed →

HB 1835: Protecting voters from misinformation

Via 7 West, Delegate Kris Amundson (D-44) alerts us to HB 1835, of which she is chief patron. This bill makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to "knowingly communicate false information to a registered voter to impede his voting including, for example, false information concerning his precinct, polling place, or registration status." Last November, voters … Continue reading HB 1835: Protecting voters from misinformation →

SB 827: Closing the gun show loophole

SB 827, patroned by Sen. Jeannemarie Devolites Davis (R-34), is designed to close the loophole on gun show gun sales. According to The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence: 817 Virginians died from gun violence in 2004. 54 of them were 18 years or younger. In 2004, 66 gun shows were held in Virginia. 15,326 gun … Continue reading SB 827: Closing the gun show loophole →

Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonite

A quick reminder that it's the third Thursday and that means it's Drinking Liberally night. You don't have to drink or even be liberal to come.  The gathering is from 5-7pm upstairs at The New Belmont.

Thanks to Hargrove, a relative found

Today's Virginian-Pilot contains an article by Kerry Dougherty, discussing the Frank Hargrove situation. In it, Ms. Dougherty refers to the bill of sale that I have on my great-great grandmother: He ought to spend a few minutes with Vivian J. Paige, a Norfolk CPA and political activist. Among her family papers is a copy of … Continue reading Thanks to Hargrove, a relative found →

Blog spotlight: The Women’s Post

In case you haven't visited yet, check out The Women's Post. So far, we have six contributors there, all women. Think of it as the Virginia version of the Huffington Post - a little smaller and a lot smarter 🙂

Get over it? Yeah, right (part 2)

I wasn't kidding when I wrote about the attitude of folks regarding the proposed apology for slavery. We learn via Waldo that Delegate Frank Hargrove (R-Glen Allen) said basically that: “Are we going to force the Jews to apologize for killing Christ?” Hargrove wondered. I listened to the responses of Delegate Don McEachin and Delegate … Continue reading Get over it? Yeah, right (part 2) →

SJ352: Yes!

I guess the sixth time is the charm. SJ352, patroned by Senator Creigh Deeds, has finally made it out of committee. The Senate Joint Resolution calls for the creation of a non-partisan, 13-member redistricting commission. “This is how Virginians expect their legislators to lead: by building consensus, by working with their colleagues both Democratic and … Continue reading SJ352: Yes! →

MLK Day Part 2: Norfolk March

I joined the throng of people gathered at City Hall for the annual Martin Luther King Day March. There were a number of groups gathered for this event, including several of the Greek organizations. I saw the Alphas, the Ques, the Deltas and the AKAs. Civic groups also turned out, some representing neighborhoods, and others, … Continue reading MLK Day Part 2: Norfolk March →