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!

Voter guide: Virginia primary Tuesday

In case you need it, The Virginian-Pilot has put together a voter guide for tomorrow's primary.  Nothing has changed: only Mitt Romney and Ron Paul will be on the ballot. Most expect it to be a landslide victory for Romney. The biggest question? Will you be voting in the primary?

Hampton Roads: the cul de sac of Virginia

The reality of the tolls being used to fund transportation projects in Hampton Roads is starting to hit home: A two-part series in The Virginian Pilot (1, 2), protests in Portsmouth, letters to the editor (one of the best of which was in today's paper and is not yet available online). Hampton Roads, particularly the … Continue reading Hampton Roads: the cul de sac of Virginia →

Women’s Strike Force

In response to anti-women legislation in the General Assembly, a new political action committee was launched just days ago. The Women's Strike Force, a bipartisan effort, is raising money to recruit and support candidates who challenge those legislators who supported the legislation. The group was mentioned on the Rachel Maddow show on the day it … Continue reading Women’s Strike Force →

Spoke too soon

One of the urges that I have to suppress when writing op-eds is that of a blogger, where we opine on the latest information. I think I've done a fairly good job of doing that over the last 20 months that I've been writing a weekly column for The Virginian-Pilot. Until yesterday's column. Honestly? I … Continue reading Spoke too soon →

I can’t let this go

I generally don't call out other bloggers when they make a mistake. But this one was so egregious that I simply couldn't stay silent. Chris over at Mason Conservative has a post with the headline "The Return of Massive Resistance." The topic, as it turns out, is not Massive Resistance at all; rather, he's talking … Continue reading I can’t let this go →

Opinion, please: segregated housing

Old Dominion University announced last week that it will become the third university in Virginia to offer dedicated housing to LBGT students and their supporters. From the article: Lowman said having special living quarters doesn't mean gay and lesbian students are seeking to close themselves off from the rest of campus. Rather, he said, it … Continue reading Opinion, please: segregated housing →

Friday fun: are you a feminist?

Sorry to be so late getting this up, but tax season is underway and free time is at a premium. Anyway - given all that has been going on in Richmond (and other states) this week, I thought this quiz might be fun. You Are 100% Feminist You are a total feminist. This doesn't mean … Continue reading Friday fun: are you a feminist? →

When voters stay at home

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. In it, I talk about some of the legislation that has been introduced in this session of the General Assembly, legislation that has made Virginia the butt of jokes pretty much everywhere. Drawing on the survey conducted by the Wason Center, it seems that the legislature is … Continue reading When voters stay at home →

Del. Lionell Spruill Sr: exactly right!

My friend, Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr., spoke on the floor of the House of Delegates yesterday against the invasive ultrasound bill. Thank you, Delegate, for speaking up for the rights of women. And I guess all this attention to Virginia is starting to have an effect on the bill. According to this article and others, … Continue reading Del. Lionell Spruill Sr: exactly right! →

Happy bithday, Mama

Today is my mother's 92nd birthday, a date she was always proud to share with President George Washington. I doubt that she will even realize that today marks another year. My mother's health declined to the point last year where she could no longer live independently. The photo to the right shows her with all … Continue reading Happy bithday, Mama →