In an article reprinted in today's Virginian-Pilot, Leonard Pitts of the Miami Herald urges Sarah Palin to run for president. Pitts wants her to run, not because she's a weak candidate, but because it would force "a desperately needed moment of truth." ... you represent the latest iteration of an anti-intellectualism that periodically rises in … Continue reading Dear Sarah: Please run
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The lobbyist & the delegate: husband & wife
Despite the General Assembly taking on of various ethics bills for its members, none of the legislation I've seen addresses the lobbyists. And some of these relationships between lobbyists and members of the legislature have a certain odor to them. Case in point: Del. Watkins Abbitt (I (but really R)-59th) and his wife, Madeline. Del. … Continue reading The lobbyist & the delegate: husband & wife
Coffee Party
As opposed to the Tea Party From an email I received: The Coffee Party Movement gives voice to Americans who want to see cooperation in government. We recognize that the federal government is not the enemy of the people, but the expression of our collective will, and that we must participate in the democratic process … Continue reading Coffee Party
The struggle toward inclusiveness
This op-ed appeared in the Virginian-Pilot on Sunday, February 14, 2010. I’VE BEEN thinking about the subject of race in an ideal society, a world where we talk about race without making everything about race. It’s something I long for, something I once thought was not only possible but just around the corner. I’m no … Continue reading The struggle toward inclusiveness
Hester for Mayor: “It’s time”
Daun Hester kicked off her campaign for Mayor of Norfolk Saturday morning to a standing-room-only sized crowd. Hester, who has served on City Council since 1996, made some pretty bold statements in her speech (video below). There's no turning back for Daun Hester: come July 1, she will either be on council as Mayor or … Continue reading Hester for Mayor: “It’s time”
Ford, Merrill Lynch broke the law
Call it whatever you like but Harold Ford, Jr. broke the law when he worked in New York and didn't pay taxes there. But he couldn't have pulled this off without some help from Merrill Lynch. Merrill Lynch was aware that he was working in New York. As his employer, they were responsible for withholding … Continue reading Ford, Merrill Lynch broke the law
More on Howell’s asbestos bill
I knew there was something fishy about that asbestos bill that only benefited a single company. The Washington Post's Anita Kumar takes a much closer look in this article and this blog post. What she finds stinks. First we have a group, the American Legislative Exchange Council, which has been pushing legislation for the favored … Continue reading More on Howell’s asbestos bill
Schapiro on Wilder
Richmond Times Dispatch political columnist Jeff Schapiro takes on Doug Wilder's latest missive, published by Politico. He's got some real zingers in here. I'm guessing Schapiro isn't much of a Wilder fan.
ALERT: Help kill water-damaged car bills
The Senate Transportation Committee will take up House Bill 392 and Senate Bill 539 at its meeting on Thursday at 2pm. These bills will raise, from $1,000 to $5,000, the amount of water damage that a vehicle can sustain before it is required to be disclosed to the buyer. Water damage to a vehicle can … Continue reading ALERT: Help kill water-damaged car bills
“Guns in every bar”
The Virginian-Pilot has another funny editorial today, this one with the title above. Tackling a serious subject with humor and satire is a new twist for the Pilot's editorial board, making for interesting reading. I'm betting I know which one of the board's writer's wrote this - and an earlier, equally funny - editorial. Of … Continue reading “Guns in every bar”
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