“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we … [Read more...]
Surprised? House Republicans Refuse To Discuss Gun Safety Measures And Adjourn Until After Election
The much-anticipated Special Session called by Governor Northam to address the challenges of gun violence in the Commonwealth ended abruptly on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, when the House Republicans adjourned until November 18, several weeks after the fall election. Democrats … [Read more...]
Thoughts on The Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence
Almost every year since I arrived in Charlottesville in 1981, my wife Nancy and I have attended the annual July 4th naturalization ceremony at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Each year, people born in countries from across the planet take the oath of U.S. citizenship, not only … [Read more...]
Turning Thoughts and Prayers into Actions and Laws?
Gun Safety Special Session, plus Redistricting Update
Gun Safety Special Session, plus Redistricting Update
Governor Ralph Northam has shown leadership by calling the General Assembly into Special Session on July 9 to address gun violence in the aftermath of yet another mass shooting – this one in Virginia Beach, which took thirteen lives. The Governor and those of us who support gun … [Read more...]
Toscano Statement To The Virginia House of Delegates
In a morning hour speech on the House Floor on Saturday, February 23, 2019, David J. Toscano, Delegate for the 57th District, announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the House of Delegates this fall. Toscano will remain active during the remainder of the year, … [Read more...]