Category: General

Virginia’s Citizen Legislators

A post on Extra Innings by Delegate Kris Admundson has J. Sarge musing about our citizen legislature. As I posted on Extra Innings, I believe that we are beyond the point of having part-time legislators. While I value the experiences that part-timers bring to the table, I believe the nature of the part-time service eliminates … Continue reading Virginia’s Citizen Legislators →

RK: American Values

Raising Kaine has an interesting post on American Values. One of the aricles cited is this one, regarding the cultural debate. When it came to defining themselves in the nation’s ongoing cultural battles -- such as the battle over “family values” -- Democrats had virtually ceded the field to Republicans, presenting an uncertain face to … Continue reading RK: American Values →

March 8: Blog Against Sexism Day

Today is Blog Against Sexism Day, appropriate since today is also International Woman's Day. Interestingly, I had a conversation just last night with a friend about sexism in the workplace. While I have observed others being the victim of sexism, it is not something I have ever experienced. My friend didn't believe that. Of course, … Continue reading March 8: Blog Against Sexism Day →

GPO: Resource for info

The website of the Government Printing Office can be an excellent source of information. Recently added is a web directory of congressional biorgraphies. Check it out for other useful info.

Democracy dies when people turn on their TV sets

Raising Kaine has an interesting post: Only one of the 1,000 adults polled in the telephone survey could name all five freedoms guaranteed under the First Amendment. Yet more than one in five (22 percent) could identify all five major characters in Matt Groening’s cartoon family. Similarly, only 8 people in 100 could name at … Continue reading Democracy dies when people turn on their TV sets →

VA Blog Carnival

Head on over to NoVA Democrat to have a look at the VA Blog Carnival. There you will find a link to the top stories blogged across Virginia. Enjoy!

Why America is Polarized

A lot has been said about the existence of "red" states versus "blue" states. Little has been written to explain why and how such polarization has come about. Philip Slater has a thoughtful essay which attempts to explain the phenomena.

DYK…Virginia is a Dillon Rule state?

In 1865, an Iowa judge by the name of John Dillon ruled in the case of Clark v City of Des Moines: It is a general and undisputed proposition of law that a municipal corporation possesses and can exercise the following powers and no others: First, those granted in express words; second, those necessarily or … Continue reading DYK…Virginia is a Dillon Rule state? →