Category: Politics

Podcast tonight with BD

I'll be joining Jim Hoeft of Bearing Drift in a podcast tonight in which we will be interviewing Delegates Terrie Suit (R-81) and Sal Iaquinto (R-84). Our topic of discussion will be the upcoming General Assembly session. Perhaps we can interview two Democratic delegates for the next podcast 😉 UPDATE: The podcast is now available.  … Continue reading Podcast tonight with BD →

Get over it? Yeah, right

Statute of Confederate Soldier Erected in Norfolk Lee Hart climbs a ladder to position a granite confederate soldier to the base of a monment in Elmwood Cemetery off Princess Anne Road this morning as members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Pickett-Buchanan Chapter 21, were on hand to watch the installation. PHOTO BY BILL … Continue reading Get over it? Yeah, right →

So much for FOIA

The Hampton City Council has reached a settlement with former City Manager George Wallace, the Daily Press reports. As for the details of the settlement, which will be paid out of taxpayer funds, well.... Federal court documents in Norfolk state that a settlement has been reached in the case, but the specifics are sealed. City … Continue reading So much for FOIA →

Virginia to apologize for role in slavery

According to this AP story, legislation was introduced today in which Virginia will apologize for its role in slavery. The joint resolution urges that Virginia "acknowledges and atones for its pivotal role in slavery" and work to reconcile "centuries of brutal dehumanization and injustices." [...] The effort comes amid preparations to commemorate the 400th anniversary … Continue reading Virginia to apologize for role in slavery →

Shirley Chisolm

Using WordPress.com's cool tag surfer, I was looking at some other blogs that talk about the same things that I do. I ran across this post about NY Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm and it took me back to that day twenty-five years ago when I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Congresswoman Chisolm. (Click … Continue reading Shirley Chisolm →

Another Hampton Roads blog sighting: Scott’s Morning Brew

I ran across another Hampton Roads blog in the last couple of days, Scott's Morning Brew. From his "About" page: This blog is an attempt by me to become a little more “political” in nature. I claim Republican. I am a conservative. I am a moderate. But… I tend to straddle the fence on some … Continue reading Another Hampton Roads blog sighting: Scott’s Morning Brew →

God’s talking to him again

Pat Robertson, that is. You know - the guy who predicted that 2006 would have some devastating storms and that Bush was going to win in a landslide in 2004. Oh yeah - and he prayed away hurricane Gloria a few years ago. 🙄 Robertson, in his never-ending quest for the spotlight, today said that … Continue reading God’s talking to him again →

Redistricting: Moran reintroduces bi-partisan solution

I have been working on a series regarding redistricting, which I hope to get posted soon. In the meantime, the landscape changed a bit today with the reintroduction of a bi-partisan solution to the problem by House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran. The legislation, originally co-sponsored by then delegate, now House Speaker, William J. Howell … Continue reading Redistricting: Moran reintroduces bi-partisan solution →

Lack of communication

One of my pet peeves is the lack of communication that exists seemingly everywhere. What good is our democracy if only a few are allowed to participate? Two stories in Sunday's Virginian-Pilot point out the glaring lack of sharing of information. The first one, Open & Shut, appeared on the front page above the fold, … Continue reading Lack of communication →