By Steve Vaughan Nearly every American hailed the news late Sunday evening that American Special Forces had killed Osama Bin Laden in a raid on his safe house in Pakistan. Democrats, Republicans, Tea Parties, Greens, independents, we were all brought together in a way that we really haven't been since 9/11 itself. That excludes a … Continue reading Now that Bin Laden’s gone, what next?
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Quick links 04/27/11
A few quick links from around the 'net: Mama eagle killed. This had to happen sooner or later. I hope Papa eagle can take care of the little ones. ODU Associate AD named AD at Pace. Congrats to Mark Brown on his new gig. Pace's gain is ODU's loss. Senate redistricting progress? Seems the Senate … Continue reading Quick links 04/27/11
FOIA workshops in Roanoke tomorrow
Tomorrow (April 27, 2011) at the Roanoke Times building in Roanoke, a FOIA workshop will be held from 9:30AM until Noon. There is still time to register for this worthwhile program. Following this program, there will be a Records Management Seminar from 1:30PM until 4PM. There are several informational links to check out if you … Continue reading FOIA workshops in Roanoke tomorrow
Quicklinks 04/25/11
A few links from around the 'net: Christina Nuckols named editor of Roanoke Times. Best of luck in her new gig, but I'm definitely going to miss her at the Virginian-Pilot. RIP Bruce Jamerson. Although we never met, I've always heard legislators on both sides of the aisle speak very highly of him. Councilwoman Leary … Continue reading Quicklinks 04/25/11
Quick links 4/21/10
Yes, I went to the Shad Planking yesterday. And I have some video, but I haven't had time to work on it because I got a BlackBerry Playbook and have been working on getting it configured. So here are a few links for you: RTD on the Shad Planking. The paper had three reporters there, … Continue reading Quick links 4/21/10
Locke: Time has come for fair districts
State Senator Mamie Locke penned an editorial printed in today's Virginian Pilot on the need for a second minority-influence Congressional district. We waste minority voting strength by packing one district with more minorities than necessary for them to elect a candidate of choice. This dilutes their voice in neighboring districts and is not my idea … Continue reading Locke: Time has come for fair districts
Quick links 04/13/11
Yes, I'm buried. (Even more so than normal.) A few posts from around the 'net: Norfolk CSB sues staffers to recover no-show worker's pay.This is a no-brainer. Somebody should be held responsible for this. Interesting that the attorney for a couple of the staffers is questioning why the Norfolk City Attorney's office, who investigated the … Continue reading Quick links 04/13/11
Opinion, please: teaching slavery
The story of the fourth grade Norfolk teacher who used a mock slave auction in demonstrating the Civil War has spread like wildfire. It seems nearly everyone is outraged about it. But a question remains: just how do you teach about slavery, the Civil War and race? In an editorial today, The Virginian-Pilot discusses the … Continue reading Opinion, please: teaching slavery
Senate ‘slobberknocker’ looms
By Steve Vaughan With former Gov. Tim Kaine announcing last week that he plans to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jim Webb in 2012, a potential slobberknocker of a U.S. Senate race is shaping up. One that could decide partisan control of the Senate. Kaine isn't a lock for the Democratic … Continue reading Senate ‘slobberknocker’ looms
General Assembly assembles its re-election
Kind of a catchy title on my latest op-ed, which appeared in Wednesday's paper. Now you know where my Mississippi post came from 😉 I ran across it as I was researching which other states have elections this year. Outside of doing something about the legislators drawing the redistricting lines, I think we have to … Continue reading General Assembly assembles its re-election
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