dem·o·crat (dĕm'ə-krăt') n. An advocate of democracy. One who believes in social equality or discounts distinctions in rank. Democrat A member of the Democratic Party. [French démocrate, back-formation from démocratie, democracy. See democracy.] dem·o·crat·ic (dĕm'ə-krăt'ĭk) adj. Of, characterized by, or advocating democracy: democratic government; a democratic union. Of or for the people in general; popular: … Continue reading Democrat v. Democratic
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!
Don’t worry, be happy!
Researchers are looking at ways to increase the amount of happiness we experience. In an article that was reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, prior researchers felt there was no need to look into this: For decades, a widely accepted view has been that people are stuck with a basic setting on their happiness thermostat. It says … Continue reading Don’t worry, be happy!
DPVA and the netroots
I've been following a couple of discussions going on in the blogsphere (NLS, Raising Kaine) about the Democratic Party of Virginia and the netroots. It seems that many who participate in the netroots think that the DPVA didn't do as much as they should have in the last election. From reading the responses posted, what … Continue reading DPVA and the netroots
Blog sighting: Richmond Talks Back
Always on the lookout for good commentary, I first ran across Richmond Talks Back a few weeks ago. The stated purpose of the blog is to "to periodically respond to and critique columns and editorials appearing in the Richmond Times-Dispatch." It is written by Thad Williamson, a political scientist and assistant professor of leadership studies … Continue reading Blog sighting: Richmond Talks Back
Redskins beat the Panthers
Good game! No one expected them to win but they pulled it off. Campbell looked good. And that 4th down tackle by Shawn Springs was awesome:) Hail to the Redskins!
Bankruptcy and tithing: a no-no
In a column reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, Michelle Singletary points out another loser in the last change to the bankruptcy laws: recipients of tithes. Before the new law went into effect, bankruptcy court judges were required to permit debtors to tithe a portion of their income on a regular basis. Specifically, the Religious Liberty and … Continue reading Bankruptcy and tithing: a no-no
The Pulpit Speaks: November 22, 1958
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Once again our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving. Every year about this time we start thinking in terms of Thanksgiving. Much of our thinking is far from a positive approach but rather a negative … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 22, 1958
WI parents want Angelou book banned
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is former U.S. poet laureate Maya Angelou's autobiography. The book includes details of her rape and subsequent pregnancy. Included in the curriculum of a sophmore advanced English class, some parents want the book banned. Fond du Lac High School Principal Mary Fran Merwin said parents, teachers, principals and … Continue reading WI parents want Angelou book banned
Poisoned Russian spy dies
While we were celebrating Thanksgiving, Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died from poisoning. Litvinenko served in the KGB counter-intelligence department but became a critic of the agency and its successor, the Federal Security Service. As the result, he was jailed several times. After his last release, he fled to Britain. Litvinenko, 43, fell ill three weeks … Continue reading Poisoned Russian spy dies
We’re No. 53!
According to the Annual Worldwide Press Freedom Index for 2006, the United States has fallen nine places since last year, to # 53 on the list. Relations between the media and the Bush administration sharply deteriorated after the president used the pretext of “national security” to regard as suspicious any journalist who questioned his “war … Continue reading We’re No. 53!
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