National, State, and Local Politics Affecting Virginia Beach

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Video: Congressman Glenn Nye and Senator Mark Warner at Campaign Rally

Congressman Glenn Nye and Mark Warner spoke to supporters from around Hampton Roads at a Campaign Rally at Green Run High School, Virginia Beach, VA on Wednesday, August 25th.

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Campaigns & Elections

Cabiness: Why is the NYC Letter Still on DeSteph’s Site?»

James Cabiness, candidate for Virginia Beach City Council, at Large, is questioning why Bill DeSteph still has his letter to NYC Mayor Bloomberg on his website under current initiatives.

Senator Warner to Headline Rally for Glenn Nye on August 25th»

Former Governor of Virginia and current Senator Mark Warner will be headlining a rally in support of Congressman Glenn Nye’s election along with another local elected officials.

LIVE BLOG: 2nd Congressional District Debate»

I live blogged the 2nd Congressional District Debate between Congressman Glenn Nye, and conservative challengers Scott Rigell and Kenny Golden on Thursday, August 19th.

On a Personal Note

Changes and Challenges»

What’s changed on Virginia Beach Progressives, and how I’m juggling a life of work, school, politics, and fitness.

God and Being Gay»

I believe that whether you are gay, straight, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered, or however you identify, God loves you. I almost gave up on God, until I realized that God didn’t condemn me for who I am.

Gay marriage, equality, politics, and religion»

An online discussion on gay marriage, equality, politics, and religion, with a former colleague from the Colorado Colorado Springs Mission. Interesting contrast in viewpoints.


Related News & Events

Fighting Two Fronts for Gay Marriage»

Maybe I jumped the shark in pushing for a shift in focus. It could very well be that we have a much more difficult battle winning the hearts and minds of people than we have with arguing the unconstitutionality of laws against gay marriage.

Blue Virginia: Budget “Surplus” Lie Grows Like Pinochio’s Nose»

How does Bob McDonnell’s celebrated surplus look when you actually crunch the numbers? Elaine in Roanoke hits the nail on the head with this post.

Recovery Act Funds Helped Virginia Balance Its Budget»

Fiscal relief funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) continue to be a key element in helping Virginia balance its budget.

Just for Fun

Wired: Active Facebook Users More Likely to Stick It Through College»

Those obnoxious Facebook users who collect friends like stamps and post a status update every other minute are more likely to stick it through college than less active users, a recent study suggests.

Someone Get Glenn Beck His Mountain Dew and Cheetos Already»

Good grief! I’ve never seen someone so worked up about Mountain Dew and Cheetos. Hey Glenn, maybe you should cut down on your intake a bit.

He was biased…»

Unfortunately, this is how many of my conversations go with far too many people who get worked up about what they think they know, even if what they think they know is wrong.