Category: Local

Got $90K? You, too, can run for POTUS

If it only took $90,107 to run for president, I think there would be a lot more contenders. Heck I might even throw my hat in the ring at that price 😉 Former Virginia governor Jim Gilmore is just delusional. Does he think that by announcing his run people are going to flock to his … Continue reading Got $90K? You, too, can run for POTUS →

UVa regrets school’s use of slaves

The University of Virginia's board passed a resolution last week professing regret for the use of slaves on the campus between 1819 and 1865, according to this article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. "The board expresses its particular regret for the employment of enslaved persons in these years and . . . expresses as well its … Continue reading UVa regrets school’s use of slaves →

Kaine: use EO to close gun loophole?

The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Governor Tim Kaine is looking into whether he can use an executive order to close the loophole which allowed the Virginia Tech shooter to purchase his weapons. Seung-Hui Cho had been ordered by a court to undergo psychiatric counseling after he was ruled to present a danger to himself. But … Continue reading Kaine: use EO to close gun loophole? →

Norment and Stolle cleared of ethics charges

State Senators Thomas Norment, Jr. and Kenneth Stolle were notified Monday that ethics charges against them had been dismissed. The charges were brought by Roanoke attorney G. David Nixon.

VA low in pay equity

According to this article, a recent study shows that Virginia ranks near the bottom in terms of equal pay for women. Only New Jersey and Louisiana rank lower. Nationally, the study found that one year out of college, women earn 80 percent of what men make. The gap widens with time: 10 years after college, … Continue reading VA low in pay equity →

Feb 12, 2008: Bust or boon?

Hugh Lessig has a good article on Virginia's role in selecting presidential nominees, set for February 12, 2008. It is Feb. 12, 2008, and national attention is riveted on Virginia. Presidential nominations for both parties hang in the balance. Front-runners have lavished attention on voters, who now rush to the polls. More likely, some say, … Continue reading Feb 12, 2008: Bust or boon? →

Something to Talk About

I saw Bonnie Raitt in concert last night. She performed at the Ntelos Pavilion in Portsmouth as a part of the Virginia Arts Festival, more specifically, the Ruth Brown Blues Festival. It was my first trip to this venue and although it was a bit chilly, it was a very nice concert. Raitt, paying tribute … Continue reading Something to Talk About →

Gore running?

Seems that some friends of Al Gore are putting together a team for a new run: One of his former campaign team said: "I was asked whether I would be available towards the end of the year if I am needed. They know he has not ruled out running and if he decides to jump … Continue reading Gore running? →

Lambert files:$100K loan

Benny Lambert's financial report finally showed up on the SBE website today. The report shows $172K in cash on hand, of which $100K is a loan he made to the campaign on 3/30. Now I understand investing in your own campaign, but putting $100K in at the last minute, especially when your 20 (!) contributors … Continue reading Lambert files:$100K loan →