I am sure most people have seen the YouTube video of Governor Christie belittling a an Ex-Navy Seal and current law student then having him removed from a town hall. William Brown, the Ex-Navy Seal, was there to address Governor Christie on the merger of two of New Jerseys colleges. Governor Christie later said he … Continue reading Have we as a nation lost our civility?
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
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." 🙂
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.
The above is the original title of an op-ed penned by 4th Circuit Court Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III for the New York Times, which was reprinted in The Virginian-Pilot today. The risks of continuing our present constitutional course are grave. One faction risks damage to the nation at large, the other to the vital … Continue reading “Cry, the Beloved Constitution”
On this day in 1911, International Women's Day was launched in Copenhagen, Demark, by Clara Zetkin. President Barack Obama issued the following statement today: On International Women’s Day, the United States celebrates the many achievements and milestones in the ongoing struggle for gender equality around the world, and reaffirms our commitment to accelerating progress. We … Continue reading International Women’s Day
And Portsmouth. But not Virginia. With only two names on the ballot, Congressman Ron Paul won 41% of the vote. That's a whole lot of folks who are dissatisfied with the eventual Republican nominee, Mitt Romney. Or maybe not. Turnout was horrible - only 3.82% in Norfolk and 5.14% in Virginia.
It's Super Tuesday, with primaries and caucuses going on in ten states around the country. Lots of eyes are on all but one of them: Virginia. With just Mitt Romney and Ron Paul on the ballot, the question is what do supporters of Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich do? My guess? Stay at home. Honestly, … Continue reading Super 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?
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
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