DPVA has set up a page on the website for you to leave your own tribute to Oliver Hill, who died yesterday. Head on over and contribute your thoughts on this man who contributed so much to our society.
Category: National
Thoughts about electeds and blogs
Del. Kris Amundson requested that we give her our thoughts on blogging and web dialogues, for her use in her panel discussion at the upcoming National Conference of State Legislatures. I've been thinking about it and the word that keeps coming to my mind is embrace. The blogosphere is an opportunity to interact with citizens … Continue reading Thoughts about electeds and blogs
More statements on the passing of Oliver Hill
From Senator Jim Webb: Oliver White Hill was an American of the finest order. Hill's legacy of outstanding service to our country through advancing the cause of freedom for all Americans is a shining tribute to the life he led. Oliver Hill dedicated his life to fighting against racism and pushing forward the civil rights … Continue reading More statements on the passing of Oliver Hill
Ditzy Dems: Live blog with Ann Coulter!
Ann Coulter is such a gnormimous knot that those crazies kids, the Ditzy Dems, are going to do a live blog with her Tuesday at 8:30pm. (Actually, I'm not sure if it's am or pm but I'm assuming that it's pm since no one - not even the DDs - would be crazy enough to … Continue reading Ditzy Dems: Live blog with Ann Coulter!
Brownback Girl
This is just too funny 😀
A chance to tell electeds about e-democracy
Del. Kris Amundson, one of the proprietors of 7 West, has to speak next week at the National Conference of State Legislatures. She wants us to help her out. Between now and Tuesday, think about what you’d like to say to elected officials about the new, interactive technology. Why should Republicans (or Democrats, depending on … Continue reading A chance to tell electeds about e-democracy
A look at the Fair Tax
Head on over to The New Dominion and read the op-ed on the so-called Fair Tax. The money quote: As a result, replacing most federal taxes with a national sales tax would mean very large tax increases on most Americans and very large tax cuts for the wealthy. Yep, that's what I call fair - … Continue reading A look at the Fair Tax
Logo to air Democratic debate
Not sure how I missed this but Logo, the only LGBT TV network, will be airing a presidential debate next Thursday, August 9, at 9pm. The debate will feature seven of the eight Democratic candidates (Sen. Joe Biden had a scheduling conflict and will not be there). Co-presented with the Human Rights Campaign, the debate … Continue reading Logo to air Democratic debate
Helen Thomas coming to Va Beach
The Central Business District Association of Virginia Beach is hosting Women's Review Luncheon featuring journalist and author Helen Thomas. The event is Thursday, August 23 and costs only $25. Details are available here (doc). We don't often get the opportunity to have folks like this come to our part of the state. I'm looking forward … Continue reading Helen Thomas coming to Va Beach
Giuliani has a health care plan … sort of
The AP is reporting that Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani has a health care plan .. sort of: Giuliani offered the broad outline of his plan but his campaign did not provide many specifics. Asked how much his plan would cost and how many of the people without insurance it would help, Giuliani said he won't … Continue reading Giuliani has a health care plan … sort of
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