What would Maggie Walker want?
The people have spoken. The city Public Art Commission has spoken. The city has decreed that the live oak tree at Broad and Adams streets cannot co-exist with the Maggie Walker statue. But one voice has been surprisingly absent from …
Tell someone about ‘our amazing heritage’
This month is Black History Month, the shortest month of the year. But no matter how brief, we still can illuminate ourselves concerning our splendid and marvelous contributions to the world. So, take some time to read about the struggles …
Email issue will follow Clinton if she wins nomination
The big picture is the very real likelihood that Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for president and should not be underestimated about getting into the White House.
What role has Bernie Sanders played to help President Obama?
From his first day in office, President Obama has faced blistering attacks and unceasing obstruction from the Republicans in Congress. It continues today, as we witness their latest tactic to block anyone the president nominates to replace the late U.S. …
Hillary Clinton has ‘best plans to tackle the challenges’
Last week, I was proud to join the majority of members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus to express my support for Hillary Clinton.
Gerrymandering is a ‘political fix’
Gerrymandering in Virginia has taken away any value my congressional vote may have had otherwise. This is because election districts have been redrawn by political design by one party or the other to create an overwhelming number of voters of …
Evangelical voters snared in a conundrum
Evangelical voters have a serious problem with their understanding of the Gospel and how Jesus served the poor. They belong to Christian churches that emphasize the teachings and authority of the Scripture, especially the New Testament. But the leading Republican …
‘People are disgusted’ by candidates’ name calling
Soon, the airwaves will be filled with political attack ads as the Republican and Democrat candidates move South for the next round of presidential primaries.
‘Do we really want what Hillary Clinton has to offer?’
If Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee for president, chances are that the Republicans will never allow her to run a successful race. They will dredge up every scandal she and Bill Clinton have been involved in since he was …
Guns a safety issue
On the holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gov. Terry McAuliffe stood in front of hundreds of gun violence prevention supporters and activists and told them that “we are not finished” making Virginia a safer place.
Loan agencies can sometimes help
Re ‘Paydazed in RVA: High-fee loan traps Henrico man,” Jan. 28-30 edition: Many people come up short of money. It is an unfortunate situation to be in, especially when you are on a fixed income. I am 56 and was …
Richmond deeply divided
Our desire to live closer to our families and a burgeoning restaurant scene brought my husband and I to Richmond only 14 months ago, despite a commute to Washington each day for work. We first moved into a Shockoe Slip …
Snow removal a joke
All men are created equal, unless you live on South Side.
Work continues on women’s reproductive rights
As President Obama concluded his last State of the Union, his message to the American people was clear, if a little unconventional. He set expectations low of working with the conservative-controlled Congress in his remaining months. However, he set high …
Voter registrar ‘needs to be replaced’
Kudos to Richmond Free Press reporter Jeremy Lazarus for his recent exposé on Richmond Voter Registrar Kirk Showalter. She is incompetent and needs to be immediately replaced.
