In a scathing article in Rolling Stone, writer Matt Taibbi lays out the fraud perpetrated by Bank of America on everyone, aided and abetted by the federal government. The moral to this story? Greed is good, especially when you have the taxpayers to pick up the tab. Disgusting.
Invest in clean energy
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is holding a rally in Richmond on March 24th at 12pm in support of clean energy. The event is to urge Dominion Power to invest in clean energy and will be held outside of the company's headquarters at Kanawha Plaza (7th & Cary Sts). For more information, visit the … Continue reading Invest in clean energy
Friday fun: what classical instrument should you play?
You Should Play Classical Guitar You have an idea of how the world should be. You have a very clear vision for your life.People respect you for holding on to your ideals. You don't stray from what you believe in. You're the type of person who still believes in changing the world. You passionately believe … Continue reading Friday fun: what classical instrument should you play?
Less than two months
While most eyes are trained on the national races, localities across Virginia, including several in Hampton Roads, will be holding elections in about six weeks. May 1 is the day that voters in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg head to the polls to cast their ballots for candidates seeking to serve those communities. … Continue reading Less than two months
“Cry, the Beloved Constitution”
The above is the original title of an op-ed penned by 4th Circuit Court Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III for the New York Times, which was reprinted in The Virginian-Pilot today. The risks of continuing our present constitutional course are grave. One faction risks damage to the nation at large, the other to the vital … Continue reading “Cry, the Beloved Constitution”
Let the sun shine
I saw it mentioned on Twitter a couple of days ago that this is Sunshine Week, a celebration of open government. The Virginia Coalition for Open Government has been tracking stories across Virginia related to this week. The nonprofit alliance was "formed to promote expanded access to government records, meetings and other proceedings at the … Continue reading Let the sun shine
WSF: From fury to political action
Editorial writer Michelle Washington of The Virginian-Pilot has a column today on Womens Strikeforce. This new organization is making waves across Virginia, as this list shows. From Washington's article: Katherine Waddell, a former state delegate from Richmond, considers herself a Republican, a conservative who believes in small government and individual privacy. She worked for Jim … Continue reading WSF: From fury to political action
Do we have 3 parties in Virginia?
I think so. In my op-ed last week for The Virginian-Pilot, I mentioned who the three used to be: the House Republicans, the Senate Republicans and the Democrats How quickly that has changed! It appears now that the split is occurring amongst the Democrats, while the Republicans remain mostly unified. This does not bode well … Continue reading Do we have 3 parties in Virginia?
Friday fun: do you get enough sleep?
With the start of Daylight Savings Time this Sunday (which I absolutely hate), I found this little quiz about sleeping. You Sometimes Don't Get Enough Sleep You're often more tired than you'd like, and you're probably not getting enough quality sleep. Sleeping a little more could make you a lot more energetic and happy. Try … Continue reading Friday fun: do you get enough sleep?
International Women’s Day
On this day in 1911, International Women's Day was launched in Copenhagen, Demark, by Clara Zetkin. President Barack Obama issued the following statement today: On International Women’s Day, the United States celebrates the many achievements and milestones in the ongoing struggle for gender equality around the world, and reaffirms our commitment to accelerating progress. We … Continue reading International Women’s Day
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