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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!
Candidates’ list: Norfolk City Council
On May 1, voters in Norfolk will elect two members of the eight-member city council. Norfolk employs a ward system. This election covers the two superwards, which each represent half of the city. Norfolk, like other Virginia localities, adopted a redistricting plan last year. The plan, approved by the U.S. Justice Department, moves a single … Continue reading Candidates’ list: Norfolk City Council
Friday fun: are you a wimp?
Two things in today's paper that made me choose this quiz. First there was this article on the southside mayors and their stances on the upcoming tolls. They gathered yesterday at Regent University as part of the Executive Leadership Series. (Sometimes, the jokes just write themselves.) Then we had this letter to the editor, in which the … Continue reading Friday fun: are you a wimp?
A well-deserved F
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday.* In it, I write about the report on the risk of corruption in our state. The accountants out there will recognize the language that I chose to use in describing what the risks entail: Virginia lacks the systems necessary to ensure that corruption doesn't happen, so much … Continue reading A well-deserved F
Pitts on Trayvon Martin: the invisible man
Leonard Pitts of the Miami Herald captured in this article some of my thoughts on the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. For every African American, it comes as surely as hard times, setback and tears, that moment when you realize somebody is looking right at you and yet, not seeing you – as if you … Continue reading Pitts on Trayvon Martin: the invisible man
Nix the tunnel toll deal
Virginia Beach leadership may not care about the tolls but their citizens do. Portsmouth is not alone in this fight. Del. Kenny Alexander, whose district is in Norfolk but who owns a business in Portsmouth, is considering a lawsuit and has teamed up with Patrick McSweeney. Del. Chris Jones, who represents Suffolk, wants the state … Continue reading Nix the tunnel toll deal
Behold, the green and gold!
A hearty congratulations to Norfolk State University for their big win over Missouri Friday. Despite the results of Sunday's game, the team did the region proud. And taught national broadcasters how to pronounce "Norfolk." 🙂
Must read: Too crooked to fail
In a scathing article in Rolling Stone, writer Matt Taibbi lays out the fraud perpetrated by Bank of America on everyone, aided and abetted by the federal government. The moral to this story? Greed is good, especially when you have the taxpayers to pick up the tab. Disgusting.
Invest in clean energy
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is holding a rally in Richmond on March 24th at 12pm in support of clean energy. The event is to urge Dominion Power to invest in clean energy and will be held outside of the company's headquarters at Kanawha Plaza (7th & Cary Sts). For more information, visit the … Continue reading Invest in clean energy
Friday fun: what classical instrument should you play?
You Should Play Classical Guitar You have an idea of how the world should be. You have a very clear vision for your life.People respect you for holding on to your ideals. You don't stray from what you believe in. You're the type of person who still believes in changing the world. You passionately believe … Continue reading Friday fun: what classical instrument should you play?
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