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!

Conservative paper urges Vote NO!

The conservative Arlington Sun Gazette has come out against the so-called Marriage Amendment (Ballot Issue #1), saying: On principle, we should be in favor of the proposed state constitutional amendment banning so-called “gay marriage. [...] Unfortunately, the proposed amendment Virginia voters will be casting ballots on this November is overreaching, ambiguous and clumsily written. This … Continue reading Conservative paper urges Vote NO! →

VP: Monday questions for the candidates

Today's question: Some units from Hampton Roads have been deployed two or three times and sailors now are being sent to do the jobs of soldiers. Can our armed forces keep this up? The responses: George Allen Jim Webb Thelma Drake Phil Kellam

Local coverage of Senate debate

Tonight, the last of the three scheduled debates between incumbent Republican Senator George Allen and Democratic challenger Jim Webb will be broadcast live at 8pm. In Hampton Roads, the debate will be shown on WTKR Channel 3, WAVY Channel 10, WVEC Channel 13, WHRO Channel 15 and CSPAN (check local listings). The debate is sponsored … Continue reading Local coverage of Senate debate →

Penalty flag: Family Foundation

As if registrars around the state don't have enough to do with the voter registration deadline approaching, a letter from the Family Foundation is creating more work for them: Voter registration offices around Virginia were inundated with complaints from residents who received letters last week saying they may not be signed up to vote. The … Continue reading Penalty flag: Family Foundation →

VP: Sunday question for the candidates

The Virginian-Pilot started a 4-day series today of questions for the candidates for Senate and the 2nd Congressional district. Today's question: The country has been at war in Iraq for three years. To achieve victory, what remains to be done? And what does our nation owe the people of Iraq? The candidate's answers: George Allen: … Continue reading VP: Sunday question for the candidates →

The Pulpit Speaks: July 26, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A few days ago, I saw a little girl - her face, arms and knees already covered with scars - crawl upon one of those 1958 scooters so prevalent on our streets today. … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: July 26, 1958 →

Norfolk NAACP dinner

Just back from the Norfolk Branch NAACP 49th Annual Life Membership and Freedom Fund Banquet. The event was held at The Murray Center, the fine facility adjacent to First Baptist Church, Bute Street. I don't know the capacity of the facility but my guess is that it is around 400 people and it was full. … Continue reading Norfolk NAACP dinner →