Double standards

With both a woman and a black as serious contenders for the presidential nomination, it has been interesting to watch the inevitable double standards being applied. In the case of Hillary Clinton, it has been obvious. After the so-called "debate," the conversation about Hillary was about her "tone," whether she came off as "shrill" and … Continue reading Double standards →

A little disappointed

So I went to this event tonight at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg hosted by the New Mexico Amigos, a nonprofit organization headed by Governor Bill Richardson. I, like most of the guests, thought that the Governor - a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president - would be there. Unfortunately, Richardson was not able … Continue reading A little disappointed →

McEachin on Sallie Mae

Donald McEachin, who is challenging Benny Lambert for the Democratic nomination for Senate in the 9th district, held a press conference this morning regarding Lambert's connections to Sallie Mae, the company that provides student loans. Lambert serves on the board of directors for Sallie Mae and has used his position as justification for contributing to … Continue reading McEachin on Sallie Mae →

Apply for Norfolk real estate tax relief

Applications for the City of Norfolk's Tax Relief program are now being accepted. Note that you must apply every year for this program. The eligibility for this program are: 65 years of age or totally disabled Live in the property to be exempted Income of all relatives living in the property combined cannot exceed $52,000 … Continue reading Apply for Norfolk real estate tax relief →

Today is last day to register to vote

Today, Monday, May 14, is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming primary elections. The elections will be held Tuesday, June 12. For more information, click here.

VEA-PAC endorsements

I totally missed these. Senate: 1- Marty Williams (R) 2- Ken Stolle (R) 9- Donald McEachin (D) 22- Brandon Bell (R) 24- Emmett Hanger (R) 32- Janet Howell (D) 33- Mark Herring (D) 34- Jeannemarie Devolites-Davis (R) 35- Dick Saslaw (D) House of Delegates: 3- Daniel Bowling (D) 13- Bruce Roemmelt (D) 32- David Poisson … Continue reading VEA-PAC endorsements →

Campaign finance: shutting the door

Delegate Bob Brink, one of the proprietors of 7 West, points us to an NPR discussion of campaign finance in Virginia. NPR’s Marketplace program, which usually deals with commodities like hedge funds, stock portfolios, and the price of steel in China, last week turned its attention to Virginia’s Wild West campaign finance system The same … Continue reading Campaign finance: shutting the door →

Obama on “This Week”

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was the subject of an interview by host George Stephanopoulos on "This Week." The interview is available on the ABC News website. Technorati Tags: Barack Obama

Happy Mother’s Day

To all the mothers out there, here's hoping that you are having a wonderful day. All you kids out there - make sure to call or visit you mother today. And to my own - Mama, Happy Mother's Day. I love you. Thanks for being a positive influence in my life and for loving me.

The Pulpit Speaks: May 10, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A bleeding, persecuted Jesus hung on a cross. Suddenly, His thoughts turned to His mother and He cried out, "Son, behold thy mother!" Today all of us find ourselves suddenly thinking in the … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 10, 1958 →