If you can't trust the FBI . . .
It seems the people most trusted to keep us safe and look out for our well being are falling down on the job when it comes to taking tests. In an article from the BBC (why not our own media?) we learn...
View ArticleI met a young man from Punahou
During the waning days of my military service I was stationed in Honolulu as our nation was celebrating it's bi-centennial, July 4th, 1976. There were celebrations and fireworks galore on every part of...
View ArticleIs there a need for my idea to help women veterans?
I've been kicking around an idea this week and wanted to run it by this esteemed community before continuing. I want to know if there is a need for my idea to help our growing population of women...
View ArticleUn f*ing believeable! Roanoke, VA
The Roanoke, VA city council has decided that the best way to solve the long wait times for voters in my city is to reduce the voting precincts from 32 to 19.Local television station, WDBJ7, has a...
View ArticleVA, MD & DC Kos meet up Sunday!
Maybe ya'll haven't heard of the lavish plans for a meet-up for Virginia, Maryland and DC Area Kossacks this Sunday, January 27 from noon 'til 5pm hosted by JamieG fr MD and liz dexic at liz's home in...
View ArticleA veteran needs our help.
A veteran who dedicated his life to helping others now needs our help. I've never asked for help for myself or anyone before. This guy needs a break.From The Roanoke (Virginia)Times:The Veterans Green...
View ArticleA heartwarming display of generosity
This will be a very brief diary.I haven't seen this display of corporate generosity mentioned and there were no open threads up. So, I decided to put this out in the spirit of the season.Please follow...
View ArticleWhat I did on my summer vacation, 1964
A half century ago this month the Thomasville (GA) Sheriff told me to leave Georgia and NEVER COME BACK.At the time I was working in the watermelon and tobacco fields owned by some distant rich...
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Roanoke meet-up anyone?
I'm still riding high on the energy and in the comrade that was Dkos Asheville last week.I'd like to express my thanks to everyone involved. Directly or indirectly each and every attendee (50 my last...
View ArticleAsheville open thread
Your regular hosts for Saturday Asheville DKos open thread are unavailable at this time.Please do not adjust your set.Control of your devices will be returned shortly.Thank you for your patience.
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Wildfire closes Going to the Sun Road in Glacier Park
KRTV reports fire has now consumed 60 acres.A portion of Going To The Sun Road in Glacier National Park is closed because of a wildfire. Park spokeswoman Denise Germann tells us the road is closed from...
View ArticleVirginia Women's Monument - Updated
This past weekend I attended the Second Annual Rural Retreat conducted by the Rural Caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia. This was a very informative, and energizing weekend in Staunton, VA...
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Happy Women's Equality Day!
I'm sorry this will be a very short diary (if you can call it that) but I've been burning the nearly midnight oil on another diary concerning the Va Women's Monument -coming soon - when I discovered...
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More on the Va Women's Monument
I recently posted a diary announcing the creation of monument honoring women who have had a significant impact on the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Nation. The responses I received were both heart...
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Meet Angela Lynn candidate for Delegate VA-25
In eight short weeks Virginia voters will go to the polls and select State Senators and Delegates. This is an especially critical election because currently both houses are evenly divided Republican...
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Meet Susan Hippen Candidate for Delegate VA-21
In eight short weeks Virginia voters will go to the polls and select State Senators and Delegates. This is an especially critical election because currently both houses are evenly divided Republican...
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Introducing Mike Hamlar-Candidate for State Senate VA19
In eight short weeks Virginia voters will go to the polls and select State Senators and Delegates. This is an especially critical election because currently both houses are evenly divided Republican...
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Meet Laurie Buchwald, Candidate for Delegate VA-12
In eight short weeks Virginia voters will go to the polls and select State Senators and Delegates. This is an especially critical election because currently both houses are evenly divided Republican...
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Meet John Edwards, State Senate VA-21
In only seven short weeks Virginia voters will go to the polls and select State Senators and Delegates. This is an especially critical election because currently both houses are evenly divided...
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Meet Ellen Arthur, Candidate for Delegate VA-24
In only seven short weeks Virginia voters will go to the polls and select State Senators and Delegates. This is an especially critical election because currently both houses are evenly divided...
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