"Democracy is not a spectator sport." -- Lotte Scharfman My latest op-ed appears in this morning's Virginian-Pilot. It galls me that so much time and effort, not to mention money, goes into the top of the ticket races, where our votes really don't matter, while the local races get almost no attention. In the big … Continue reading Think “local” this campaign season
Category: Virginia
Scott’s 34th Annual Labor Day Picnic
It was a beautiful day in Hampton Roads and a number of folks gathered at the waterfront home of the family of Congressman Bobby Scott. People from all over came together for a little food and a lot of politics. Among those in attendance was James Quigley, one of Scott's opponents. Three of the four … Continue reading Scott’s 34th Annual Labor Day Picnic
Thoughts on 2nd CD second forum
For the second time in as many weeks, the three candidates in the 2nd Congressional District participated in a candidates' forum. My thanks to the fine people at Second Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk who not only hosted the debate, but had wireless access which allowed me to broadcast it in its entirety. The forum … Continue reading Thoughts on 2nd CD second forum
Labor Day with Congressman Scott
Obviously, it's been a busy week 😦 as I have not posted about the 34th Annual Labor Day Picnic of Congressman Bobby Scott. The event will be held this Monday, September 6, from 3pm to 6pm at The Scott Family Home, 914 Shore Drive in Newport News. RSVP to 757-245-2000 or by email. Be there!
2nd CD Forum – Second Calvary
In case you weren't able to make the 2nd Congressional District candidates' forum Thursday evening, here is the video that I broadcast live. This was the second time the three candidates faced off.
Raise revenue without raising taxes?
The last time I heard anyone say something about increasing revenue without raising taxes, I looked at them as if they had grown horns. (I can't recall the legislator, but it was during LG Bill Bolling's blogger's day a couple of years ago. And yes, he got legislation passed that fills the coffers of Virginia … Continue reading Raise revenue without raising taxes?
Finagling the lines
My latest op-ed appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot with the above title. As I'm sure you can guess, the topic was that of redistricting, one which is pretty important to me. There have been a number of editorials written recently about redistricting - and I'm sure there will be many more in the coming months. We … Continue reading Finagling the lines
Cuccinelli UVA subpoena quashed
First reported in the Daily Progress, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's subpoena of records from UVA regarding climate change researcher Michael Mann's records has been quashed. Other reports from the Virginian-Pilot, Roanoke Times and the Washington Post offer different points on the effect of the ruling, which can be viewed below.
Transportation op-eds from Deeds, Light
The Virginian-Pilot this morning printed two op-eds about transportation. The first, from Senator Creigh Deeds, takes Governor Bob McDonnell to task for not fulfilling his campaign promise to tackle transportation. Deeds writes: The one-term feature of the governorship means a governor’s political capital is greatest the first year. McDonnell understands that, and it is why … Continue reading Transportation op-eds from Deeds, Light
In a Virginia prison, a fight for equality
90 years ago today, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote. My column in yesterday's paper covered a bit of Virginia's role in the struggle. Today, I head to Ft. Story to give a speech for Women's Equality Day, which is what 8/26 has become known. I will … Continue reading In a Virginia prison, a fight for equality
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