Category: National

March 8: International Women’s Day

Today is International Women's Day. Activities are going on all around the world. Here is a message from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. One of the activities includes standing on a bridge. Locally, the League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads will march from Christopher Newport University to the  Lion's Bridge. Details are here.

March: Women’s History Month

March is Women's History Month. I hope to have a chance to write some posts but if February's Black History Month posts are any indication, don't bet on it 😦 You might enjoy an earlier article I wrote about the Virginia's role in the struggle of women obtaining the right to vote. Happy Tuesday! Only … Continue reading March: Women’s History Month →

Replacing Webb

The announcement that Senator Jim Webb will not seek reelection caught a lot of people by surprise. While thanking him for his service, speculation began almost immediately as to whom the Democrats would nominate to replace him. A meme quickly developed among the main stream media: the candidate would be former governor and current DNC … Continue reading Replacing Webb →

Wittman for Senate trial balloon spotted?

Breaking news By Steve Vaughan What may be the first signs of a move by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-1st) to enter the 2012 U.S. Senate race came to light Friday. The story should go up some time tonight at  The Virginia Gazette.

Goodbye, Jimmy. We hardly knew ye.

By Steve Vaughan Senator Jim Webb announced Wednesday that he won't seek a second term in 2012. The announcement wasn't much of a surprise. He only raised $12,000 in campaign contributions in the fourth quarter of 2010 and he'd seemed for months to be vacillating on the decision to run or not run. I'm going … Continue reading Goodbye, Jimmy. We hardly knew ye. →

Webb will NOT run for re-election

In a just-received press release, Virginia senior senator Jim Webb announced that he will not run for re-election. [A]fter much thought and consideration I have decided to return to the private sector, where I have spent most of my professional life, and will not seek re-election in 2012. I have to admit that I didn't … Continue reading Webb will NOT run for re-election →

Black History Month: Recognizing our shared heritage

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Wednesday. (Although I love the fact that the columns are online, I have to admit that the printed newspaper looks a lot better.) A couple of points in the piece that bear a little additional information. First, despite the president's proclamation, I still consider it Black History … Continue reading Black History Month: Recognizing our shared heritage →

Rigell’s first town hall

Freshman Rep. Scott Rigell (R-2nd) held his first town hall meeting since taking office Monday evening. An overflow crowd showed up for the event, which was held in the auditorium of the Virginia Beach Central Library. The event itself started a little late, because Rigell stood in the hallway talking to those who were unable … Continue reading Rigell’s first town hall →

Rigell town hall Monday

Been meaning to mention this all week, since I saw it announced on his Facebook page. For whatever reason, I am not on his press list. Rep. Scott Rigell (R-2nd) will hold a town hall meeting this coming Monday, January 31. The event will be held at the Virginia Beach Central Library, located at 4100 … Continue reading Rigell town hall Monday →