Category: Politics

Stop the madness

Aren't there any grownups at the DPVA or on the Deeds campaign? It appears not. Whoever the idiot is that is feeding pictures and other information to Ben Tribbett needs to stop - now. In case you haven't noticed, all that such behavior does is come back to bite the  Deeds campaign in the rear. … Continue reading Stop the madness →

Portsmouth council asks for mayor’s resignation

In the ongoing saga of Portsmouth Mayor James Holley, the remaining members of City Council have asked for him to retire immediately. Some citizens have begun circulating a petition (pdf) asking the mayor to resign. The petition, however, is not a recall petition. The mayor refuses to resign. In a statement he read last night, … Continue reading Portsmouth council asks for mayor’s resignation →

It’s a small world

A little over a year ago, I participated in a forum on race and politics, hosted by the 200+ Men. One of the members of the panel was Tom Shields, director of the Center for Leadership in Education at the University of Richmond, seen here on the far left of the photo. What I didn't … Continue reading It’s a small world →

VEA and NEA endorse West

Democratic candidate Gary West has obtained the endorsement of the Virginia Education Association and the National Education Association. West is challenging Republican incumbent Glenn Oder in the 94th House district in Newport News. The entire press release is below the fold. EDUCATORS PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR DELEGATE CANDIDATE, GARY WEST In an effort to unseat his … Continue reading VEA and NEA endorse West →

When the newspaper is complicit

The editorial in Tuesday's Virginian Pilot calls for the resignation of Portsmouth Mayor James Holley. While I applaud the editorial board for coming to this conclusion, I think it only fitting that they take responsibility for helping to create this situation. As the editorial acknowledges, the Pilot endorsed Holley in the last election: The popular … Continue reading When the newspaper is complicit →

Bouchard Summer All-Star series

Wow! Delegate Joe Bouchard is bringing in the heavy hitters - Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb! If you would like to attend, please email Jenn or call 757-226-0427

Women Choose Deeds event in NoVA Monday

Received via email: Monday Aug 10 10:30 AM Ernst Community Cultural Center NOVA Annandale 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, Va 22003 Please come to this event if you can (men welcome as beloved allies), or if you're not in the area, please sign up to get news from the Deeds campaign and find out what's … Continue reading Women Choose Deeds event in NoVA Monday →

If I lived in Portsmouth

I don't live in Portsmouth but if I did, I'd be outraged at this. Council members have fined [Mayor James] Holley $2,500 for an ongoing pattern of using his city assistants to perform personal chores. If he doesn't contest the fine, the money will be deducted from his paycheck. Holley was elected over a relatively … Continue reading If I lived in Portsmouth →