Obama headlines JJ Dinner

The annual Democratic Party of Virginia Jefferson-Jackson dinner will feature Barack Obama, the Senator from Illinois and potential contender for the party's nomination for president. Tickets are $165 and will go on sale January 17. The dinner is February 17 at 6pm at the Richmond Convention Center. You know, DPVA has not cashed my check … Continue reading Obama headlines JJ Dinner →

Shadow Norfolk podcast

The first podcast from Shadow Norfolk is available here. It covers the NCDC Legislative Sendoff last Wednesday night as well as a bit of information on Norfolk politics.

My thoughts on the BD podcast

Jim Hoeft of Bearing Drift and I participated in a podcast last night with Republican Delegates Terrie Suit and Sal Iaquinto. If you haven't listened, you may want to before reading the rest of this 🙂 I only know the two delegates by reputation, having never met either one prior to our conversation last night. … Continue reading My thoughts on the BD podcast →

Male vs female, white vs black

Watching the Sunday morning political shows is always entertaining, if not informative. Sometimes, the talking heads are so full of themselves that I just laugh. Of course, the hottest national political topic these days seems to be Barack Obama. This post isn't about him, but expect one (or more) from me on him soon. Clarence … Continue reading Male vs female, white vs black →

Podcast tonight with BD

I'll be joining Jim Hoeft of Bearing Drift in a podcast tonight in which we will be interviewing Delegates Terrie Suit (R-81) and Sal Iaquinto (R-84). Our topic of discussion will be the upcoming General Assembly session. Perhaps we can interview two Democratic delegates for the next podcast 😉 UPDATE: The podcast is now available.  … Continue reading Podcast tonight with BD →

Get over it? Yeah, right

Statute of Confederate Soldier Erected in Norfolk Lee Hart climbs a ladder to position a granite confederate soldier to the base of a monment in Elmwood Cemetery off Princess Anne Road this morning as members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Pickett-Buchanan Chapter 21, were on hand to watch the installation. PHOTO BY BILL … Continue reading Get over it? Yeah, right →

So much for FOIA

The Hampton City Council has reached a settlement with former City Manager George Wallace, the Daily Press reports. As for the details of the settlement, which will be paid out of taxpayer funds, well.... Federal court documents in Norfolk state that a settlement has been reached in the case, but the specifics are sealed. City … Continue reading So much for FOIA →

Virginia to apologize for role in slavery

According to this AP story, legislation was introduced today in which Virginia will apologize for its role in slavery. The joint resolution urges that Virginia "acknowledges and atones for its pivotal role in slavery" and work to reconcile "centuries of brutal dehumanization and injustices." [...] The effort comes amid preparations to commemorate the 400th anniversary … Continue reading Virginia to apologize for role in slavery →

Shirley Chisolm

Using WordPress.com's cool tag surfer, I was looking at some other blogs that talk about the same things that I do. I ran across this post about NY Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm and it took me back to that day twenty-five years ago when I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Congresswoman Chisolm. (Click … Continue reading Shirley Chisolm →