Two stories last week about incidents in local school systems got me to thinking about the rights of parents. First, there was a story out of Chesapeake regarding a principal who at first refused to allow a parent to pick up her child from school in order to attend a doctor's appointment. The school was … Continue reading Opinion, please: parental rights
Reminder: Northam/Miller townhall tonight
Senator Ralph Northam and Delegate Paula Miller will be holding another Town Hall meeting tonight, Monday, May 24 at 7pm at the Tarrallton Community Center, 2100 Tarrallton Dr. The topic for this meeting is the General Assembly in general, including a recap of April’s veto session. This meeting is free and open to the public.
Unintended consequences: Yeardley Love and Marshall Newman
In an article this week regarding the murder of UVA Yeardley Love, it was pointed out that Virginia is one of eight states that excludes unmarried couples from obtaining restraining orders. Although Love never sought one, it didn't matter because she couldn't have gotten one, anyway. Four years ago, we were fighting the passage of … Continue reading Unintended consequences: Yeardley Love and Marshall Newman
Friday fun: What planet does your name come from?
Your Name Comes From Mercury You have the gift of gab, and nothing energizes you like good conversation. And it's likely that when you're not talking, you're writing. You love communicating your thoughts. You are also quite studious. You find learning to be both easy and rewarding. You are good at understanding what is being … Continue reading Friday fun: What planet does your name come from?
On Rand Paul
After reading all the tweets about Rand Paul appearing on Rachel Maddow's show, I had to watch it for myself. I thought I was going to see one of those quiet racists, the ones that use whatever means necessary to justify their stances. I was wrong. Instead what I found was a man who believes … Continue reading On Rand Paul
American Idol results 05/19/10: down to two
Tuesday night's show featured two songs each by the remaining three contestants: one chosen by the contestant and the other chosen by the judges. This particular night of the competition is always interesting as the contestants pick songs they think are best for them and the judges do the same. Rarely do the two ever … Continue reading American Idol results 05/19/10: down to two
Another Confederate flag flap
A Civil War-themed bar with a mural depicting the Confederate flag is being painted over. The mural has a United States flag on one side and a Confederate flag on the other, along with stars, an eagle and other adornments. The idea, Knox said, was to depict the separation of the Union and the Confederacy, … Continue reading Another Confederate flag flap
DCCC hits Rigell
In a press release Monday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee goes after Republican 2nd Congressional District Scott Rigell, saying that he has "flip flopped" on his reason for donating to then presidential candidate Barack Obama. Donates to Obama but Doesn’t Support Obama. “In March 2008, during the Democratic presidential primary, he gave $1,000 to then-candidate … Continue reading DCCC hits Rigell
Report coming today on Social Security
A new Congressional report on Social Security is to be released today. According to the AP, the system just needs "tweeks:" On its current path, Social Security is projected to run out of money by 2037, largely because of aging baby boomers reaching retirement. For the first time since the 1980s, Social Security will pay … Continue reading Report coming today on Social Security
TNCC graduation: a few pols and a nephew
I attended the graduation of Thomas Nelson Community College this past Saturday morning. The ceremony was held at 10am (!) at the Hampton Convocation Center. Sitting at the rear of the auditorium near the center aisle, I was surprised to see several of our elected representatives in the procession. One sure way to get the … Continue reading TNCC graduation: a few pols and a nephew
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