Category: Politics

A step too far

Violence. We live in a civilized society, one that used to be the example for the world. Ours was a society that disagreed without being disagreeable. Ours was a society where freedom of speech was tampered by simple common decency. It seems no more. It seems that, rather than lead the way, we have decided … Continue reading A step too far →

Opinion, please: scrap party primaries

In an op-ed for The New York Times, former Oregon secretary of state Phil Keisling says we should scrap the party primary system and replace it with a "fully open/top two" primary. The goal: reducing partisanship. All candidates would run in a first round, “qualifying” election, with the top two finalists earning the chance to … Continue reading Opinion, please: scrap party primaries →

Perriello rocks

At the annual Jefferson Jackson dinner last Saturday night, I heard Congressman Tom Perriello speak for the first time. Agree or disagree, Perriello demonstrated the courage to vote his conscience.  That his family - in particular his brother - is paying a price for that vote seems unreal. The idea of disagreeing with someone without … Continue reading Perriello rocks →

Illegal polling in Norfolk

From the Code of Virginia: § 24.2-959. Requirements for campaign telephone calls sponsored by a candidate or candidate campaign committee. It shall be unlawful for any candidate or candidate campaign committee to make campaign telephone calls without disclosing, before the conclusion of each telephone call, information to identify the candidate or candidate campaign committee who … Continue reading Illegal polling in Norfolk →

A medal for Nye

I'm guessing that the press release I received from The Virginia Organizing Project had this video in mind. Virginia Beach, Va –The Virginia Organizing Project along with Health Care for America Now and local community members will be visiting Congressman Glenn Nye’s Virginia Beach office on Friday, March 26 at noon to remind the Congressman … Continue reading A medal for Nye →

Englin: “Call Ken”

Dear Friend, This week, President Obama will sign historic health reform legislation that extends coverage to millions of uninsured Americans while making health care more affordable and accessible for all. Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said he will file a lawsuit to block it "as soon as the ink is dry" on President Obama's signature. This … Continue reading Englin: “Call Ken” →

Whistleblower’s job cut

Interesting: Since 2008, Charles Roberts has kept an eagle-eye on the pre-K-8 school construction in Hampton to make sure it ran smoothly and taxpayer money wasn't wasted. Throughout the process, he alerted his boss about mismanagement on the $100 million projects that led to the schools opening a year late and costing $2 million in … Continue reading Whistleblower’s job cut →

Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues

Guest post by Eric Heard The concept of bringing government back to the people is discussed on a daily basis throughout democratic nations. There is still the feeling that this cannot be done. This is far from the truth.  There is still that right to make a decision for what you believe in, who you … Continue reading Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues →

Health care reform passes: what passes for conversation these days

Although I stayed up last night to watch the historic vote on health care, I have to admit that this bill was not what I wanted it to be. I get it - politics is the art of the possible - but that doesn't mean that I can't be disappointed. Like many others, I support … Continue reading Health care reform passes: what passes for conversation these days →

Johnson rally Saturday

Mamie Johnson, candidate for Norfolk council in Ward 3, is having a campaign rally Saturday morning from 10am to noon at Richard Bowling Elementary School UPDATE: Location moved to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 2736 Woodland Avenue, Norfolk. The rally is free and open to the public.