My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. In it, I took a look at the changes to the Voting Rights Act that have been introduced in the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (pdf). One of the more insightful summaries of the bill can be found here. Take note of the update … Continue reading ICYMI: Strengthening the Voting Rights Act
Category: Virginia
Herring: The right side of history
When I went to the polls last November, it was primarily to cast one vote: for Mark Herring for AG. I knew that the other statewide candidates didn't need my vote - they had plenty of folks who were going to push them over. But I was concerned that Herring, who, once elected, would be … Continue reading Herring: The right side of history
Recount set in the 6th for Monday
While I know Democrats in the 33rd are quite happy with last night's results, those of us in the 6th are waiting with baited breath for ours. Lynwood Lewis was certified the winner by just 9 votes and I learned last night that the recount has been set for this Monday. According to an email … Continue reading Recount set in the 6th for Monday
McDonnell, wife indicted
From The Washington Post: The two were charged with 14 felony counts, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, obtaining property under color of their official office and conspiring to the do the same. They were also charged with making false statements to a federal credit union. From the Richmond Times Dispatch: According to … Continue reading McDonnell, wife indicted
Another MLK Day move by Senate Republicans
What is it about the Republicans in the Virginia Senate and the day we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? One year ago today, they went for a blatant power grab by attempting to redistrict. Yesterday, although not as insidious as last year's plan, they did something similar. Republicans Ram through Unconstitutional … Continue reading Another MLK Day move by Senate Republicans
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We set aside today, the third Monday in January, to honor the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On the editorial page today, The Virginian-Pilot printed quotes from some of his speeches. My favorite is not the one for which he is most famous; instead, I prefer "Remaining Awake Through A … Continue reading Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Quick hits 01/16/14
First week of classes so I'm a bit buried. These are some of the stories that caught my eye: General Assembly. With the inauguration over, the GA is in full swing. Richmond Sunlight shows 2,163 bills have been filed. I've not had time to review them all, but some are dead because they are proposed … Continue reading Quick hits 01/16/14
Cuccinelli & Marshall team up one last time
I didn't even have to read the name of the legislator who requested these two opinions to know who it was: In one, Cuccinelli, who lost to McAuliffe in the 2013 governor's race, says a governor can't order state officials to permit legally married gay couples to file joint Virginia tax returns because the state … Continue reading Cuccinelli & Marshall team up one last time
ICYMI: A muted voice in Tuesday’s special election
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. The title references this: Norfolk voters in the 6th ceded the decision of who should represent us to voters in those three [Accomack, Northampton, and Mathews counties] localities. Combined, they accounted for about 53 percent of the votes cast Tuesday. Writing, as I typically do, … Continue reading ICYMI: A muted voice in Tuesday’s special election
Landslide Lyn
Lynwood Lewis leads Wayne Coleman by just 22 votes after yesterday's special election in the 6th Senate. While I said on the radio last week that I expected a close race, I didn't expect it to be this close. In fact, my Election-eve calculations had Lewis winning 56% - 44%. Obviously, I need to spend … Continue reading Landslide Lyn
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