The Virginian Pilot is reporting that plans are underway to transport two bus loads of people from Hampton Roads to Jena, Louisiana next week for the sentencing of the first of the Jena 6. There will be a national rally. Geri Collins of Norfolk is hoping to fill at least two buses with supporters of … Continue reading Locals headed to LA for Jena 6 rally
LG Bolling live blog
LG Bill Bolling will be participating in a live blog over at The Virginia Federalist Thursday at 6pm. Head on over and leave your questions.
Warner to email his decision
According to the Daily Press, Mark Warner intends to email his supporters with his decision on running for Senate tomorrow - just before he leaves to come to Hampton Roads. Shortly after the e-mail goes out, [head of Warner's Forward Together PAC Monica] Dixon said, Warner and his staff will fly to Hampton Roads to … Continue reading Warner to email his decision
Great endorsement for Heretick
Steve Heretick, our fine candidate in the 13th Senate district, received a key endorsement today from the Police Benevolent Association. In awarding their support, the President of the Association, Jason Knorowski said, "We are very pleased to support Steve Heretick for the State Senate. As a City Councilman he has been a loyal and trusted … Continue reading Great endorsement for Heretick
Webb conference call on Petraeus-Croker testimony and dwell time amendment
Senator Jim Webb just completed a conference call on the testimony of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Also, the call covered the reintroduction of the Senator's "dwell time" amendment. Early on Webb made the point that it was clear that the Petraeus-Crocker testimony was limited - either … Continue reading Webb conference call on Petraeus-Croker testimony and dwell time amendment
A story to watch
This story was on the back page of front section of today's Virginian Pilot. I haven't been able to find the exact story online but the case is being covered (1, 2, 3) around the net. Inside a shed on a remote hillside of this coalfield community, authorities say a young black woman was tortured … Continue reading A story to watch
Bouchard news
The Virginia Education Association has endorsed Joe Bouchard for delegate in the 83rd House district. From the press release: “I am honored to have the support of teachers from Virginia Beach and all across Virginia in this race,” Bouchard said. “I am committed to making sure that the General Assembly fully funds the Standards of … Continue reading Bouchard news
September 11, 2007
Six years. I really have nothing new to add to my post last year. Nothing has changed. Bin Laden is still at large. The fear-mongering continues, with the threat of terrorism on American soil still hanging over our heads. The deaths of nearly 3,000 people on 9/11/01 are not forgotten but are no longer the … Continue reading September 11, 2007
Mark Warner: just say no
I fully expected we would have heard from former Governor Mark Warner by now. After all, it's been more than a week since Senator John Warner announced his retirement. Perhaps the reason that we have not heard from Mark is that he hasn't made his decision yet. So let me take his silence as an … Continue reading Mark Warner: just say no
More upcoming events
I left out a couple of events coming up: Sep. 15 - Women's Roundtable, 9am, Friendly's in Norfolk. Sep. 15 - Norfolk Community Leaders picnic. 11:30am - 2:30pm, Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave. RSVP to 664-4253 by Sep. 12. Sep. 17 - LWV-sponsored forum on Fair and Impartial Courts, 6:30pm - 8:30p, … Continue reading More upcoming events
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