Del. Kris Amundson requested that we give her our thoughts on blogging and web dialogues, for her use in her panel discussion at the upcoming National Conference of State Legislatures. I've been thinking about it and the word that keeps coming to my mind is embrace. The blogosphere is an opportunity to interact with citizens … Continue reading Thoughts about electeds and blogs
Category: Virginia
More statements on the passing of Oliver Hill
From Senator Jim Webb: Oliver White Hill was an American of the finest order. Hill's legacy of outstanding service to our country through advancing the cause of freedom for all Americans is a shining tribute to the life he led. Oliver Hill dedicated his life to fighting against racism and pushing forward the civil rights … Continue reading More statements on the passing of Oliver Hill
Civil rights attorney Oliver Hill dead at 100
The AP reports on the death of civil rights attorney Oliver Hill of Richmond: In 1954, he was part of a series of lawsuits against racially segregated public schools that became the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, which changed America's society by setting the foundation for integrated education. "He was … Continue reading Civil rights attorney Oliver Hill dead at 100
Pancake breakfast: Joe, Bobby & Bob
I headed out bright and early this morning to attend a pancake breakfast hosted by Delegate Lionell Spruill Sr. for the benefit of our three fine candidates in Virginia Beach: Bobby Mathieson in the 21st, Bob MacIver in the 82nd and Joe Bouchard in the 83rd. It was good to see the rank and file … Continue reading Pancake breakfast: Joe, Bobby & Bob
NLS: Much ado about nothing
Ben over at NLS has a post up about the Democratic Party of Virginia failing to report the cost of its new website, which was finished in April. (This is not to be confused with the website, They Don't Get VA, which was just launched a few days ago.) Jason found the cost of the … Continue reading NLS: Much ado about nothing
A chance to tell electeds about e-democracy
Del. Kris Amundson, one of the proprietors of 7 West, has to speak next week at the National Conference of State Legislatures. She wants us to help her out. Between now and Tuesday, think about what you’d like to say to elected officials about the new, interactive technology. Why should Republicans (or Democrats, depending on … Continue reading A chance to tell electeds about e-democracy
A look at the Fair Tax
Head on over to The New Dominion and read the op-ed on the so-called Fair Tax. The money quote: As a result, replacing most federal taxes with a national sales tax would mean very large tax increases on most Americans and very large tax cuts for the wealthy. Yep, that's what I call fair - … Continue reading A look at the Fair Tax
Abusive fees unconstitutional
According to this AP story, the civil remedial fees have been declared unconstitutional by a Henrico county judge. General District Court Judge Archie Yeatts issued the ruling in the case of Anthony Price, who was facing his fifth charge of driving on a suspended license. With his order, Yeatts instructed Henrico General District Court clerks … Continue reading Abusive fees unconstitutional
AG live blog at DW
In case y'all missed it, the Attorney General Bob McDonnell did a live blog earlier this evening over at The Daily Whackjob. Check out the questions and the answers, including the one from his "ole pal Vivian" 😉
New DPVA site: They Don’t Get VA
The Democratic Party of VA has launched a new website - They Don't Get VA - aimed squarely at Republicans who, well, just don't get it 😉 This is going to be interesting.
