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!

“We just want to serve our country”

So said Roxie Hovan, one of four panelists at yesterday's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" forum sponsored by the Military Equality Alliance. This thought was echoed by the other participants, each who had served in the various branches of the military. Hovan, who served nine years in the Navy, comes from an extremely patriotic Alabama family, … Continue reading “We just want to serve our country” →

The Pulpit Speaks: November 17, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. In the final analysis, life is a matter of courage. It takes courage to live and live successfully. The very core of living life at its best is wrapped up in the amount … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 17, 1956 →

Report: Drake’s Coffee with the Candidate

I accompanied a friend this morning to 2nd Congressional District Congresswoman Thelma Drake's Coffee with the Candidate. We arrived just about the same time as Drake so I had a chance to introduce the two of them before we headed into the room. My friend had previously announced that she was voting for Drake. Since … Continue reading Report: Drake’s Coffee with the Candidate →

Ann Coulter quickie

In keeping with those Ditzy Dems and their "Ann Coulter logic," here is one that came to me today: 1. Israel allows gays to serve openly in the military. 2. The US supports Israel Therefore, the US supports gays serving openly in the military.

Drake: Coffee with the candidate

I just got back from Thelma Drake's Coffee with the Candidate that was held at Janaf Library. This was just one in a series that she has been holding around the 2nd Congressional District, with several more to come. There were more people there than I would have expected, perhaps due to the latest Drake … Continue reading Drake: Coffee with the candidate →

DADT Town Hall meeting Saturday in Norfolk

This Saturday, July 29, the Military Equality Alliance will host a town hall meeting on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This policy is has been in effect in the military for 13 years. The MEA is a relatively new organization dedicated to the repeal of DADT. Using Census data, The Urban Institute estimated in 2004 that … Continue reading DADT Town Hall meeting Saturday in Norfolk →

Marshall Newman polling news

The Commonwealth Coalition, who is leading the fight to defeat the Marshall Newman amendment, today issued a press release and poll memo on its latest polling results. The entire press release is available on the Equality Loudoun website and the poll memo is available here. The good news is that support for the amendment is … Continue reading Marshall Newman polling news →

Random thoughts and an open thread

I think I may have worn out my muse by writing original stuff for the Weekend Without Echos. I've been trying to write up the third chapter of Dean's book and just can't seem to pull it together. Anyway, some random thoughts here. ======================================= It's summer and nothing much is happening in Norfolk right now. … Continue reading Random thoughts and an open thread →

Teen given reprieve from cancer treatments

A judge ruled today that 16 year old Abraham Cherrix does not have to have chemotherapy for his cancer, something the teen and his parents do not want. I guess I don't understand. The boy's parents agreed with his decision to not undergo another round of chemo (plus radiation) and instead to treat the cancer … Continue reading Teen given reprieve from cancer treatments →