Stolle challenger out

According to the Virginian-Pilot, state senator Ken Stolle will not be primaried this year. His challenger, Craig Hudgins, failed to qualify due to the lack of signatures on his petitions. On April 16, a local Republican official - Catherine Colgan, legislative district chairwoman for the 8th Senate District - disqualified Hudgins. She said Hudgins did … Continue reading Stolle challenger out →

Doo Dah Parade Friday

If you are in Norfolk tomorrow, catch the occasional downtown Doo Dah Parade. It starts at 12:30 pm at Commercial Place, goes down Main St. to the World Trade Center then comes back and concludes at Selden Arcade. In the past, this fun event took place on April Fools Day. I'm glad they moved it … Continue reading Doo Dah Parade Friday →

Got $90K? You, too, can run for POTUS

If it only took $90,107 to run for president, I think there would be a lot more contenders. Heck I might even throw my hat in the ring at that price 😉 Former Virginia governor Jim Gilmore is just delusional. Does he think that by announcing his run people are going to flock to his … Continue reading Got $90K? You, too, can run for POTUS →

American Idol Results 04/25/07

Tonight's results show was a two-hour telethon - Idol Gives Back - in which money was raised to help children in poverty both here in the US and in Africa. The images of the children were haunting. We live in supposedly the richest country in the world, yet in eastern Kentucky, only 5 families of … Continue reading American Idol Results 04/25/07 →

UVa regrets school’s use of slaves

The University of Virginia's board passed a resolution last week professing regret for the use of slaves on the campus between 1819 and 1865, according to this article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. "The board expresses its particular regret for the employment of enslaved persons in these years and . . . expresses as well its … Continue reading UVa regrets school’s use of slaves →

Kaine: use EO to close gun loophole?

The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that Governor Tim Kaine is looking into whether he can use an executive order to close the loophole which allowed the Virginia Tech shooter to purchase his weapons. Seung-Hui Cho had been ordered by a court to undergo psychiatric counseling after he was ruled to present a danger to himself. But … Continue reading Kaine: use EO to close gun loophole? →

Norment and Stolle cleared of ethics charges

State Senators Thomas Norment, Jr. and Kenneth Stolle were notified Monday that ethics charges against them had been dismissed. The charges were brought by Roanoke attorney G. David Nixon.

VA low in pay equity

According to this article, a recent study shows that Virginia ranks near the bottom in terms of equal pay for women. Only New Jersey and Louisiana rank lower. Nationally, the study found that one year out of college, women earn 80 percent of what men make. The gap widens with time: 10 years after college, … Continue reading VA low in pay equity →

Feb 12, 2008: Bust or boon?

Hugh Lessig has a good article on Virginia's role in selecting presidential nominees, set for February 12, 2008. It is Feb. 12, 2008, and national attention is riveted on Virginia. Presidential nominations for both parties hang in the balance. Front-runners have lavished attention on voters, who now rush to the polls. More likely, some say, … Continue reading Feb 12, 2008: Bust or boon? →