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
Category: Virginia
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
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
Republicans threaten end of religious group adoptions in Virginia over same sex and unmarried adoptions
Both the Republicans in the Virginia Legislature and the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) are pressing hard to get rules prohibiting discrimination in adoption thrown out. Same-sex couples and unmarried couples would be affected by this action. NOM has gone as far as saying they would push for the end of adoption by religious entities in … Continue reading Republicans threaten end of religious group adoptions in Virginia over same sex and unmarried adoptions
Sen. Howell calls McDonnell ‘zealot’ on social issues
So reports The Richmond Times-Dispatch: Howell spoke in response to a question about an amendment proposed by McDonnell that would prohibit Virginia's health insurance exchange from providing coverage for abortion services. [...] "I'm hearing a lot of regrets from people who voted for the governor because they believed he was a moderate," Howell told reporters … Continue reading Sen. Howell calls McDonnell ‘zealot’ on social issues
Kaine running for Senate
First on Twitter, then in an email, former Governor Tim Kaine announced that he is running for Senate. His website is here, which is where you can view the announcement video. The graphic is from Kaine and the 2008 Democratic National Convention. I knew it would come in handy again someday 😉 UPDATE: Just confirmed … Continue reading Kaine running for Senate
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