As I sat quietly last Sunday evening during the Tree of Life memorial ceremony at Congregation Beth Israel, the only synagogue in the City of Charlottesville, my mind was flooded with images of so many incidents that preceded what occurred in Pittsburgh last week. All mass … [Read more...]
This blog is designed to serve as a vehicle by which I will post constituents’ ideas and articles that are sent to me about how we can reshape our future. The only rules are that the ideas should be presented civilly and respectfully. Remember the adage, “When they go low, we go high.” I will try to post as much productive material as I can. Please send me your ideas for inclusion by emailing erin@davidtoscano.com.
The Beginning of the End?
The master of cynical obfuscation and deflection is at it again. After the disaster of the G-7 meeting in Canada, the tepid response to the North Korea Summit, and faced with continuing revelations about his allies meeting with Russians during the 2016 campaign to obtain dirt on … [Read more...]
Leadership in the Time of Trump, Turmoil and Tragedy
On Wednesday night, thousands gathered with candles in hand for a peaceful and uplifting procession and vigil on U.Va.’s historic Lawn, to symbolically “take back” our university from the torch-carrying Neo-Nazis who invaded Thomas Jefferson’s space one week ago. Eight hours … [Read more...]
A Local Action; A National Moment
This Saturday, members of the so-called “Alt Right” will descend on Charlottesville to bring attention to their vision of white nationalism, racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and supposed cultural superiority. Though there has been inflammatory rhetoric on social media, few know … [Read more...]
Independence Day—Charlottesville’s Test and Challenge
Every July 4, my family and I attend the naturalization ceremony at Monticello. It’s among the most inspiring events of the year, as new citizens from a wide variety of nations and cultures take their oaths to become Americans, and commit to protect this nation from all foes, … [Read more...]
