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The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus slammed the Republican tax bill last week, saying the bill benefits the wealthy and the president. While he hasn’t finished reading the entire bill, Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond said he was struck by how the bill seemed to benefit the most wealthy in the country and President Donald Trump. “The Congressional Black Caucus is still reviewing the Republican tax bill like everyone else because it was drafted behind closed doors without our input. But from what we’ve seen so far, one thing is crystal clear: This bill was drafted to help the richest of the rich and hurt under-served communities. In fact, this bill likely benefits President Trump directly, which we could confirm if he had released his tax returns as every president in modern history has done,” Richmond noted in a press release. Republicans, aiming for the biggest tax cut in three decades, released their almost 500-page tax plan Thursday. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the corporate tax rate would go down to 20 percent from 35 percent. The plan doesn’t enact any changes to 401(k)s, reduces the tax brackets down to four and increases the tax credit for families with children. Some Republicans have come out against the bill, citing concerns about the bill not doing enough to help working families. Richmond said the bill was an insult to black families, who would only save a little money under the bill, while richer corporations
would gain the most. The tax plan, Richmond argued, would only further wealth inequality in America. “Republicans tout their proposal as a victory for middle class families, but it is insulting to offer an AfricanAmerican family a few hundred dollars in tax relief while giving major corporations and Trump’s 1 percent a multi-million dollar windfall. We are facing a crisis of wealth and income disparities in America and Republicans have the audacity to propose a modern day reverse Robin Hood tax system that will only widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots,” Richmond noted in the statement. The plan, the first rewrite of tax laws in a generation, and cut taxes by $1.51 trillion, was denounced as a giveaway to corporations and the wealth that inflates the deficit and harms working Virginia and District residents, according to one politician. The plan, to be formally introduced later, preserves pre-tax contributions of up to $18,000 to 401(k) retirement plans, a key savings vehicle for many middle-income Americans, and also reduces the number of tax brackets, slashes corporate tax rates and sharply reduces a cherished deduction for mortgage interest — something that could greatly affect the tax bills of high-value real estate areas like Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. A summary of the plan released last week follows months of internal debate, delays and conflict. It is far from a final product, and lobbyists are already lining up in opposition to some of the key provisions, including
President Donald Trump kisses a printed example of what a new tax form may look like during a meeting on tax policy, Nov., in Washington, as House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., and chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, watch. limits on the amount of mortgage interest homeowners can deduct and a sharp reduction in the corporate tax rate some conservatives argue could mean more overseas outsourcing of American jobs. One of the things that will hit Virginians and District taxpayers the hardest is a proposed limit on the deduction of local property taxes to $10,000, known as the SALT deduction. The deduction for state income taxes would be eliminated, which generated significant opposition from Republicans in hightax states such as Maryland, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Another threat to D.C. area homeowners is the plan to limit the
deduction on mortgage interest for purchased homes at up to $500,000, while the current limit is $1 million. The National Association of Realtors is lobbying against that provision, warning in ads that could mean a tax increase for middle-class homeowners. “I support tax reform that grows the economy, helps working people and makes our small businesses more competitive. But the Republican bill focuses on breaks for big businesses and high earners while jacking up the deficit. Its priorities are out of whack,” said Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat.
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Bots stoked racial strife in governor’s race FROM STAFF & WIRE REPORTS Twitter bots were swarming into the Virginia governor’s race and promoting chatter about a racially charged Democratic ad days before Tuesday’s Election Day, according to a report commissioned by allies of Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam’s campaign.
Nov. 8, 2017 • 3 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR APPROVAL TO EXTEND AN EXISTING DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND FOR APPROVAL OF TWO UPDATED RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSES PURSUANT TO § 56-585.1 A 5 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUR-2017-00129 •Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) has applied for approval to extend an existing demand-side management program, that is set to expire in 2018, and to revise its Riders C1A and C2A, by which Dominion recovers the costs of its DSM programs. •Dominion requests a total of $31,066,341 for its 2018 Riders C1A and C2A. According to Dominion, this amount would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by $0.01. •The Commission will hear the case on March 14, 2018, at 10 a.m. •Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On October 3, 2017, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or “Company”), pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 5 of the Code of Virginia, the Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Informational Filings of the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”), the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Promotional Allowances, the Commission’s Rules Governing Cost/Benefit Measures Required for Demand-Side Management Programs, and the directive contained in Ordering Paragraph (4) of the Commission’s June 1, 2017 Final Order in Case No. PUE-2016-00111, filed with the Commission its petition for approval to extend an existing demand-side management program, and for approval of two updated rate adjustment clauses (“Petition”). In its Petition, the Company requests approval to extend its Residential Income and Age Qualifying Home Improvement Program for five years (through May 31, 2023) subject to future extensions as requested by the Company and granted by the Commission. In Case No. PUE-2014-00071, the Commission approved the Residential Income and Age Qualifying Home Improvement Program with a cost cap of $15.2 million. The Company is requesting a new five year cost cap of $24,812,590 for the Residential Income and Age Qualifying Home Improvement Program. Further, the Company requests approval of an annual update to continue two rate adjustment clauses, Riders C1A and C2A, for the July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019 rate year (“2018 Rate Year”) for recovery of: (i) 2018 Rate Year costs associated with its Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV, Phase V and Phase VI programs approved by the Commission in prior cases; (ii) calendar year 2016 true-up of costs associated with the Company’s approved Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV, and Phase V programs; and (iii) 2018 Rate Year costs and calendar year 2016 true up costs associated with the Company’s Electric Vehicle Pilot Program, which was approved by the Commission in Case No. PUE-201100014.
Screenshot from the antiGillepsie Latino Victory Fund Truck of Peace ad. The activity centered on an ad from Latino Victory Fund, depicting a child’s nightmare in which a supporter of Republican Ed Gillespie chases immigrant children in a pickup truck bearing a Confederate flag. Gillespie’s campaign reacted furiously to the ad, which barely ran on TV but got major attention online, and made backlash to the Democratic ad a major part of its closing message. That backlash erupted quickly, and Latino Victory Fund later retracted the ad. But the reaction was amplified on Twitter by automated accounts. Out of the 15 accounts tweeting most frequently about the Latino Victory Fund ad, 13 belong to fully or partially automated bots, according to an analysis from Discourse Intelligence. (The other two accounts are Republican political operatives.) “Highly scripted, highly robotic accounts are being used to boost this message into the Twitter conversation,” said Tim Chambers, the U.S. practice lead for digital at the Dewey Square Group, which owns Discourse Intelligence. The
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For Rider C1A, Dominion requests a total revenue requirement of $446,738. For Rider C2A, Dominion requests a total revenue requirement of $30,619,603. The proposed total revenue requirement for Riders C1A and C2A is $31,066,341. The Company proposes general rates of return on common equity of 10.5% for the projected revenue requirement and 10.0% and 9.6% to calculate the Monthly True-Up Adjustment for the periods of January 1, 2016, through April 30, 2016, and May 1, 2016, through December 1, 2016, respectively. Dominion states that it is not seeking recovery of lost revenues related to energy efficiency programs at this time; however, the Company further states that it is not waiving any right to seek such lost revenues in future proceedings for the 2018 Rate Year. If the proposed Riders C1A and C2A for the 2018 Rate Year are approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Petition and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Petition and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Petition and supporting documents. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on March 14, 2018, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public on the Company’s Petition. At this public hearing, evidence also will be received from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear in the Commission’s courtroom fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission’s Bailiff. The public version of the Company’s Petition, as well as the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa S. Booth, Esquire, Dominion Resources Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, RS-2, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Copies of the public version of the Petition and other documents filed in this case also are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On or before March 7, 2018, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Petition shall file written comments on the Petition with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before March 7, 2018, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact disks or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2017-00129. On or before December 29, 2017, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2017-00129. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing. On or before February 6, 2018, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of such testimony and exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. Respondents also shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2017-00129. The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY
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Fuel assistance closing soon Salvation Army’s Christmas distribution center finds a home The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) will stop accepting applications for fuel assistance at all local departments of social services and online on Nov. 13. To qualify for fuel assistance, the maximum gross monthly income for a one-person household must not exceed $1,307. For a household of four, the maximum gross monthly income is $2,665. The Energy Assistance Program, funded by the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) federal block grant, provides support to states to assist low-income households in meeting their home energy needs such as electricity, natural and liquid propane gas, oil, kerosene, coal and wood. Assistance may also be available for delivery and installation charges as well as connection or re-connection fees. “Each year, LIHEAP helps thousands of Virginia households
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Christmas has been saved for over 10,000 children in Hampton Roads thanks to Bonney’s Corner Associates, LLP and their agent Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate. The Salvation Army’s Hampton Roads Area Command has tirelessly searched for a new home for their annual Christmas Assistance Program all year. According to the organization, as the days and weeks passed, Major James Allison grew concerned that its Christmas program could be in jeopardy. Generous community members rallied together and sent leads over the past six months, but nothing worked out until recently when the former Kmart location at Kemps River (1205 Fordham Drive, Virginia Beach) was offered to The Salvation Army. Come December, the space will once again be full, but this time with generous gifts for those in need. Residents of Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake who need help providing Christmas for their children are encouraged to attend The Salvation Army’s final application day on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the new Christmas Distribution Center at the address above. If applying for assistance, the
following documentation is required: - Current/valid government picture ID for the parent/guardian; -Birth certificates for all children ages 0-11 to verify their age. If you are not the parent, bring birth certificates and proof of guardianship; -Current documentation of TANF, income-based housing, and/or Food Stamps (SNAP), if applicable. If you do not receive any of the income qualifiers listed above, bring the following: - Employment pay stubs for the last 30 days for all working household members; - Proof of unemployment benefits, child support, Social Security, SSI and/or verification of any other type of household income; - If reporting $0 income, you will be required to go to your local Employment Commission office and get documentation showing you have not worked in the state of Virginia in the last quarter - Proof of household crisis will be required if your income exceeds current poverty guidelines Thow who do not bring all items listed may be asked to retrieve those documents and return at a later time to be considered. Visit SalvationArmyHRVA.org for details.
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Op/Ed & Letters Making the case for more men of color in early education ROYSTON MAXWELL LITTLE As educators, we have an obligation to give our students every opportunity to succeed. Parents rely on us to ensure their children are armed with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive once they leave our classrooms. Over my more than 15 years in education, I have learned that to fulfill this responsibility, schools must give children the opportunity to learn from men of color. The profound impact black male educators can have on the trajectory of a child’s life cannot be overstated. And it’s time we acknowledge it. PROMOTING DIVERSITY According to the U.S. Department of Education, less than 2 percent of our nation’s teachers are black males. At a time when non-white students outnumber white students in U.S. public schools, the need for a diverse teaching force has never been greater. At Eagle Academy Public Charter School, diversity is something we not only celebrate, but aggressively pursue. We constantly look for ways to expose our students to different experiences, perspectives and methods for coping with challenges. And this starts with diverse educators. It should come as no surprise that men and women bring different perspectives to the classroom, and The LEGACY NEWSPAPER Vol. 3 No. 45 Mailing Address 409 E. Main Street 4 Office Address 105 1/2 E. Clay St. Richmond, VA 23219 Call 804-644-1550 Online www.legacynewspaper.com
the same is true for individuals of varying backgrounds and ethnicities. Especially in early education where children develop the foundation for the rest of their lives, it is crucial that schools cultivate a diverse and stable environment to facilitate this development. I have seen firsthand that when children learn and grow in a diverse community, they begin to challenge stereotypes that have for far too long prevented children from reaching their full potential. SHATTERING THE STEREOTYPES Today, early childhood education is still widely viewed as a woman’s profession. With men representing only 2.5 percent of preschool and kindergarten teachers and 21.5 percent of elementary and middle school teachers, the chances of having a male educator (let alone a black male educator) before reaching high school are slim. The environment children are exposed to in their first years of education has a profound impact on how they view the world. Therefore, there should be a sense of urgency among early educators to combat stereotypes. When children see a diverse teaching staff working together in the same profession, they not only learn the importance of equality, but are also encouraged to ignore gender and racial stereotypes associated with certain careers. As a black man The LEGACY welcomes all signed letters and all respectful opinions. Letter writers and columnists opinions are their own and endorsements of their views by The LEGACY should be inferred. The LEGACY assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. Annual Subscription Rates Virginia - $50 U.S. states - $75 Outside U.S.- $100 The Virginia Legacy © 2016
Royston Maxwell Lyttle with one of his students. working in early education, I have seen how these societal constructs negatively affect children and have dedicated my life to breaking them down. OFFERING A ROLE MODEL Role models play a critical role in a child’s development. Young boys who come from disadvantaged backgrounds may not have a strong father figure at home, and often come to school hoping to fill that void. As a leader of a 98 percent black student body, I feel it is important for students to find someone they can see themselves in, look up to and
aspire to be. Boys who grow up with only female teachers and role models don’t have this opportunity. Children tend to mimic influential individuals in their lives. They benefit from strong, black male teachers who lead by example. This is something I learned from a student while working in D.C. He was a young boy whose behavioral issues were hindering his ability to learn. Without a father figure in his life, his mother was struggling to get through to him. Upon sitting down with the boy in
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On Nov. 4, 1952, Dr. Helen Kenyon addressed the Women’s Society of Riverside Church in New York City and opined that, “Eleven o’clock Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in America.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. often paraphrased the quote. Today, sadly, our public schools best reflect Dr. Kenyon’s and Dr. King’s sentiment as the most segregated place in America. The rampant re-segregation of American public schools poses a greater threat to the trajectory of America’s progress than terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and Russian meddling in our elections. Sixty-two years after Brown v. Board, the GAO (Government Accountability Office) reported that from the years 20002014, both the percentage of K-12 public schools in high-poverty and the percentage of African American and Hispanic students enrolled in public schools more than doubled, and the percentage of all schools with so-called racial or socioeconomic isolation grew from 9 percent to 16 percent. Research shows that racial and socioeconomic diversity in our classrooms leads to higher than average test scores, greater college enrollment rates, and the narrowing of achievement gaps. These gains don’t just apply to poor and minority children either—every
student benefits from learning and engaging with peers from different backgrounds. Despite the evidence, today our public schools are more segregated than they were 40 years ago. As an advocate for children and families, and as a public servant, who has fought for more resources for students, I believe we must act boldly to save free, high-quality public education for all. Some of the very leaders tasked with solving the negative effects from school re-segregation offer shortsighted policies that exacerbate racial and economic divisions. The ripple-effect, consequences of their misguided thinking remains the greatest policy foible of the modern era. Lazy logic behind bad policy feeds a perception that that the achievement gap exists simply, because poor and minority students learn differently than their wealthier, white peers. Rather, it is directly tied to declining enrollment, lower property values, and the dwindling resources available to tackle mounting challenges in the communities that surround underperforming public schools. The greatest irony remains that those promoting harmful education policies use the same language of “giving every child a chance at a high-quality education” to pitch their tax-dollar-poaching and resourcepilfering experiments to desperate parents. Rushern Baker
Looking much better
I never thought I would miss President George W. Bush, our 43rd president, and I’ve never much thought of him as a great, or even
a good speaker; but the speech he gave at a conference convened by the George W. Bush Institute was simply eloquent, excellent, thoughtful, and compelling. After keeping a low profile for the past eight years, he spoke up to decry the fact that “bigotry seems emboldened.” Bush said that, “Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone, provides permission for cruelty and bigotry, and compromises the moral education of children.” Why did George W. Bush choose to speak so forcefully, in a speech that did not mention “45,” but was at least partly directed at him? Perhaps, it was the violent protests in Charlottesville; he and his father, President George Herbert Walker Bush, issued a joint statement denouncing White supremacists, something that it took “45” forever to do. The younger Bush was blunt when he said, “Bigotry or White supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed.” I knew that I would miss President Barack Obama (44). Like his predecessor, he has kept a low profile since leaving office, stepping out very briefly to campaign for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam and to reflect on the challenges we face in our democracy. Like President Bush, President Obama did not refer to “45” by name, but his speech in Virginia was a repudiation of virtually everything that our prevaricating current president stands for. “Some of the politics we see now, we thought we put that to bed,” said Obama. “That has folks looking 50 years back. It’s the 21st century, not the 19th century. Come on!” Julianne Malveaux
hopes of identifying the root of these problems, I was surprised to find he had just one request: to spend time together. After our first outing to the movies, his attitude and school work improved dramatically. I didn't have to employ any complicated learning tactic or psychological theory to help this child-I just had to be there and listen. Over the remainder of the year, I watched him grow into a successful and happy student. That experience left me determined to be someone my students can always rely on and look up to in and outside of the classroom. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE As we look to the future of early childhood education, I urge parents, teachers, lawmakers and communities to invest in ways to bring diversity to the classroom. I also challenge my fellow black men who are passionate about education to buck the norm, ignore the stigma and put the children first. As a black male principal, I feel it is my duty to spread this message and be a catalyst for change in order to create a more diversified environment for our children to learn in. I have found there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student succeed against all odds due to the lessons you have taught them. I encourage more black men to join me in this journey. Lyttle is the principal for grades 1-3 of the Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. He strongly believes that all students should be provided a high-quality education and that all students can reach their full academic potential regardless of their background.
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Case preview: The wedding cake decision a civil rights law against a bakery whose owner declined, for First Amendment free speech and religious reasons, to make a cake for a samesex couple’s wedding party. Jack Phillips and his wife own a business in Colorado, where as a cake artist Phillips designs cakes. In their court petition, Phillips’ attorneys note that due to his beliefs, Phillips has also declined to make cakes that celebrate Halloween, anti-American or anti-family themes, atheism, racism, or indecency. When approached by a same-sex couple about making a cake for their wedding, Phillips declined to design a cake with that message, but he offered to make any another cake for them that didn’t conflict with his SCOTT BOMBOY Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring last week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court defending the constitutionality of Colorado’s public accommodations law. “No one should face discrimination based on who they are, where they come from, how they worship or who they love, and that’s why I’ve joined with my fellow state attorneys general in filing this amicus brief today,” said Herring. “I am committed to fighting for the rights of all Virginians and ensuring everyone in our commonwealth is free from the threats of discrimination and hate.” The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case that “takes the cake” literally, as the issues of religious expression and same-sex civil rights converge in a lawsuit first filed in 2012. In Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the question before the court is if a state can constitutionally enforce
beliefs. The couple declined that offer and then got a free wedding cake from another local bakery. They then filed a complaint with the Colorado Rights Commission, which ruled that Masterpiece Cakeshop violated the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (or CADA) and it ordered the business to create same-sex marriage wedding cakes if it also created other wedding cakes. Phillips argued that the CADA should be interpreted to allow him to refuse to design the cake under the Constitution’s compelled speech and free exercise of religion doctrines. A Colorado Appeals Court
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VSU ROTC graduates celebrated for promotions Two graduates of the Virginia State University (VSU) Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) are moving up in rank. VSU alumni, Colonel James S. Moore, Jr. and Colonel William L. Thigpen have been nominated for the rank of Brigadier General, the fourth highest rank that can be achieved in the United States Army. Ten other graduates of VSU have earned the rank of general officer and the promotion of these two officers means that VSU has produced more General Officers than any other historically black college or university with the exception of South Carolina State University, which is a former senior military college. This will also be the first time in history that four Trojan Warriors will serve on active duty as general officers at one time. Moore is a native of Philadelphia and currently serves as the commander of the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment
Command. Moore has served in various command and staff positions throughout his career to include Huntsville, Ala; Norfolk.; Alexandria; Balad, Iraq; Fort Monroe; Washington, D.C.; Fort Belvoir; and Vicenza, Italy. Moore is a VSU ROTC distinguished military graduate and 1989 cum laude graduate with a bachelor of science degree in business information systems. He also earned a master’s degree in public administration from Troy State University and a master’s degree in joint campaign planning and strategy from the Joint Forces Staff College. Thigpen is a native of Hampton, and currently serves as the deputy commander of 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colo. He has commanded United States Army formations at every level from Company through Brigade to include the 316th Cavalry Brigade at Fort Benning, Ga. He is a combat
Colonel James S. Moore, Jr. veteran of campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. His staff assignments include serving as the aide-de-camp to the vice chief of staff of the Army. Thigpen graduated from VSU in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in public administration. He is also
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(from page 3) firm was retained by the National Education Association, whose Virginia affiliate has endorsed Northam. Of the 15 accounts most frequently sending out messages about the ad from Latino Victory Fund, just two accounts belonging to GOP operatives were human, while 13 belonged to either fully or partially automated bots, according to the report from Discourse Intelligence. The National Education Association, whose Virginia affiliate backs Northam, paid for the report. The 15 accounts highlighted in the report have the potential to reach 651,000 people, according to the report. It notes these accounts just make up less than 1 percent of the nearly 3,000 accounts with tweets including both “Latino victory” and either “Gillespie” or “Northam.” A spokesman for Sen. Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat who is helping lead the congressional investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, said the incident mirrors past bot
Latino Victory Fund deleted the ad following an outcry. attempts to “manipulate” social media conversations. Warner and other senators, including Republicans like South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, have also warned during their investigation about attempts to interfere in future American elections as well. “What we saw during the 2016 presidential campaign was a consistent and coordinated effort by trolls and bots to ‘flood the zone’ to manipulate the conversation on social media,” said Warner spokesman Kevin Hall. “Twitter’s
anonymity, reach and speed make it the perfect platform for spreading fake information and hyper partisan content.” Chambers also said more than 400 suspicious accounts followed Northam’s campaign Twitter account in recent days, with many of them tweeting mostly in Turkish or eastern European languages. The NEA paid for the report as an in-kind donation to the Northam campaign. “NEA has followed the race very closely and has commissioned
Mark R. Warner research reports on a variety of topics, including the role of social media in amplifying messages about issues in the election,” the union representatives said. “One of those reports disclosed significant information about the use of automated bots to create an echo chamber of anti-public education and anti-social justice attacks.”
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President Obama pushes activism at summit FROM WIRE REPORTS Former President Barack Obama returned to his hometown of Chicago last week where he highlighted his roots as a community organizer and to promote community engagement during a splashy two-day summit at the new Marriott Marquis Chicago near McCormick Place. Hundreds of world activists and political leaders from 60 countries listened and spoke to overflowing crowds that packed the hotel’s ballrooms. At times, the Obama Foundation Summit was a social affair as celebrities and British royalty mingled among guests, many of whom were awestruck by big A-listers who turned out to support Obama and his efforts to inspire people to dream big and become activists in their communities. Caroline Kennedy, Chance the Rapper, Common, and Audra Day were just some of the people on the program who were scheduled to speak and perform. The event was a morale booster to the Obama Foundation, which in recent months, had come under heavy criticism after Obama publicly announced that he would not sign a community benefits agreements for his $500 million library, which will be built in Jackson Park. Activists are demanding jobs and more transparency. Obama said such an agreement was not necessary and urged activists in Woodlawn and South Shore to trust him, as developers prepare to break ground in 2018. The event wasn’t open to the public and many vocal critics of the library did not attend. However, foundation officials said 2,000 tickets were given to local community organizations, churches, and schools on the South Side. The two-day summit at the Marriot Marquis Chicago was a glossy, wellorchestrated event that placed the foundation in a positive spotlight as the Obamas continue to seek wealthy donors for this library. The media wasn’t allowed to cover the breakout sessions, but numerous
outlets covered the summit’s opening session, where civic leaders spoke before Obama, who gave a 20-minute speech to an enthusiastic crowd. “I was inspired in particular by the Civil Rights Movement by young people who were going door to door trying to register people to vote. But what I did learn is that ordinary people in local communities can do extraordinary things when their voices are heard, when they come together. “Our goal is not to present some fixed theory of how change happens. We want to learn as much as we want to share some of what we have learned. “This is a big brainstorming session. This is an experiment to have a collective conversation in which we will try to shape and direct so that its useful to you. Obama’s wife, former first lady Michelle, held an interview with poet Elizabeth Alexander on Nov. 1. A day earlier, Michelle and Britain’s Prince Harry visited Hyde Park Academy located near the future presidential center and library. The summit was packed with
breakout sessions, some of which featured high-profile speakers. Actress Rashida Jones and former National Security Advisor Susan Rice led a discussion on getting women to lead in important places. Obama’s former White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett led a brainstorming session on how to use the digital platform to motivate people to get involved in their communities around the world.
There was also a breakout session that discussed the next chapter of Obama’s White House initiative My Brother’s Keeper. Obama also spoke last Wednesday hours before the summit ended with a concert featuring Chance the Rapper, Common, Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe, Gloria Estefan, Andra Day, Nas, Brandi Carlile and The National, and Francis & the Lights.
Child sex offenders will be identified on US passports The State Department began revoking the passports of convicted child sex offenders recently, in order to comply with a law passed last year. Those affected will have to apply for new passports, which will be marked to indicate their conviction. International Megan’s Law, which was passed last year to crack down on child exploitation, requires the State Department to ensure that all passports of registered offenders are marked with a “unique
identifier.” It also strengthens the Justice Department’s ability to track offenders’ international travel. In a press release, the Department of Homeland Security said the identifiers would be printed inside the back cover of new passports and read, “The bearer was convicted of a sex offense against a minor, and is a covered sex offender pursuant to 22 United States Code Section 212b(c) (l).”
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Alleged hate crime against freshman is likely a violation of the Fair Housing Act When Brianna Brochu, a freshman at the University of Hartford, poisoned and harassed Chennel “Jazzy” Rowe because Chennel is African American, she may well have violated federal and state fair housing laws. The federal Fair Housing Act was passed almost 50 years ago to eliminate housing discrimination and includes a strong provision to protect people from harassment, intimidation or coercion because of race, national origin, religion, sex, color, disability, or familial status. “The acts by Ms. Brochu may be construed as harassment, intimidation, and intentional behavior to displace Ms. Rowe from her housing,” said Lisa Rice, executive vice president of the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA). Rice added “the University of Hartford must
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police/security teams, faculty, and other employees and contractors so everyone understands their rights and obligations under the law. The only way we will stamp out hate and discrimination is if people report it and take action against it.” Hate crimes can be reported via NFHA’s website. The U.S. has seen an uptick in the number of hate crimes over the past year. According to 2015 FBI statistics, 31.5 percent of hate crimes occur at someone’s home or residence. That includes dormitories and student housing which are both covered dwellings under the federal Fair Housing Act. There is an imperative for universities to take these matters seriously, particularly since there has been a rash of hate crimes at colleges across the country, including incidents at the University
of Michigan, Cornell University, and American University. Universities have an obligation to make sure their students are not discriminated against and to pursue every potential act of discrimination with vigor and diligence. “What happened to Jazzy Rowe is appalling, and we are pleased that the authorities are adding a hate crime charge to the criminal charges being brought against Ms. Brochu. However, there may have also been a violation of civil law,” said Rice. “It is NFHA’s mission to make sure that everyone has the right and opportunity to freely enjoy their housing without being poisoned, threatened, or harassed. If someone believes they have been a victim of housing discrimination, we encourage them to contact NFHA right away.”
(from page 8) and again, this Court has applied the
Allegiance and the right of the free press to deny publishing political commentary. “But those scenarios are nothing like the circumstances here, in which a state law has merely prohibited discriminatory denials of service by businesses open to the public. If a retail bakery will offer a white, threetiered cake to one customer, it has no constitutional right to refuse to sell the same cake to the next customer because he happens to be AfricanAmerican, Jewish, or gay,” it argues. “Phillips demands respect for his religious beliefs, and that respect is secured by the Constitution. But under that same Constitution, a religious belief is no justification for a State—or a business open to the general public—to treat a class of people as inferior simply because of who they are,” the state concludes. There’s no shortage of attention in the case among legal scholars and interest group, as more than 50 briefs have been filed with the Court as of late October. The Justice Department has filed a brief supporting Phillips and is expected to argue its own case in front of the Justices next month, on Dec. 6.
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disagreed, stating that Phillips’ cake designing was conduct and not free speech, and that the commission’s order didn’t violate the Constitution’s free exercise of religion clause. The Colorado state supreme court didn’t accept Phillips’ appeal and his attorneys then petitioned the United States Supreme Court in July 2016, when the Court only had eight Justices after Antonin Scalia’s death. The Court considered the case 18 times in private conference and finally granted the appeal in late June 2017 after Neil Gorsuch joined the Court. In a second appeal to the Court, Phillips’ attorneys repeated a similar argument. “At issue here is whether Phillips may decline requests for wedding cakes that celebrate marriages in conflict with his religious beliefs. The First Amendment guarantees him that freedom because his wedding cakes, each one custom-made, are his artistic expression,” they said. Their concluding argument centered on free speech and free exercise of religion principles: “Time
First Amendment to pave the way for people with diverging views on core issues to live together. It should do so again in this case. Robust religious and expressive freedoms advance pluralism, protect other civil liberties, and promote true tolerance and civility. These freedoms benefit everyone, no matter their beliefs about same-sex marriage.” On Oct. 23, the Colorado Rights Commission filed its own brief with the Court where it presented a different question: "Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act forbids businesses engaged in sales to the public from denying service because of a customer’s sexual orientation. The question presented is whether the First Amendment grants a retail bakery the right to violate this equals service requirement by refusing to sell a wedding cake of any kind to any same-sex couple.” The state believes the core issue in the case goes beyond expressive free speech. “Everyone agrees that the government cannot force people or entities to ‘speak,’” it says, citing previous cases that allowed school children to forgo saying the Pledge of
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Discrimination in America: Black experiences A majority of white Americans feel whites are discriminated against in American society—with a quarter of them believing the government is treating them unfairly compared with other racial groups, a new survey shows. In the NPR survey, 55 percent of white Americans said they feel that white people face discrimination. By comparison, 92 percent of African-Americans said they feel discriminated against, and 90 percent of LGBTQ Americans said there is discrimination toward their group. The high numbers of aggrieved whites in the nationwide survey, which was conducted from January 26 to April 9, mirror some of the themes of last year’s election. Among white Americans surveyed who said they have faced discrimination, 61 percent believe it’s coming from other individuals, while 26 percent said they are discriminated against by government laws and policies. The survey also found that 78 percent of Latinos and 75 percent of Native Americans feel they are discriminated against in America. NPR said it would release more data in the next several weeks, but the network did offer details about black Americans’ experience with racism. Most shockingly, 32 percent said they have personally experienced racial discrimination when going to the doctor or a health clinic. As a result, 22 percent avoid seeking medical care out of fear of discrimination. The ramifications are significant. “If someone is avoiding seeking medical care out of fear of discrimination, they’re at risk of going undiagnosed for serious conditions,” said Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which conducted the survey with NPR. Also in the study, 61 percent of African-Americans said police are more likely to use force on a person who is black than on a white person in the same situation. Six out of 10 blacks said they or a family
member has been unfairly stopped or mistreated by police because of the color of their skin. Overall, 49 percent of AfricanAmericans said discrimination is a result of individuals’ prejudices. Only 25 percent said they feel discrimination based on government laws and policies, and 11 percent said both. Among Latinos, 47 percent said they feel discrimination through individual people, 37 percent said there is a bigger problem with government laws and policies, and 14 percent said both were equally at fault. Native Americans had a similar response, but 39 percent said they face more discrimination from government laws and policies than the 41 percent of voters who said they face more discrimination from individuals. It’s not the first time that whites have seen the nation differently than racial minorities. A new study from the Carlos Berdejó of Loyola Law School found that black people face more severe punishments on misdemeanor charges than white people, according to Slate. The study
found that white people were 74 percent more likely than black people to have their charges on prison time dropped, dismissed or reduced. White people who had no criminal history were much more likely to have charges against them dropped than black people who had no criminal history. “We will be releasing the full results of the poll over the next several weeks, with results from the survey of African-Americans.” noted Joel Kleen of NPR. “We will highlight and analyze the particular acts of discrimination that each group experiences.” Kleen noted that the AfricanAmerican results, in 802 adults, provide insight into the historically high levels of discrimination blacks have faced since arriving in America. These experiences happen across a broad range of situations: interacting with police; applying for jobs or seeking promotions; trying to rent an apartment or buy a home; or going to a doctor or health clinic. The findings on African-Americans have a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points at the 95
percent confidence level. The perceptions of discrimination are not primarily based in actions by institutions, as some might expect. “Most African-Americans believe that discrimination is due to the attitudes of individuals that they interact with,” said Robert Blendon, the poll’s director and professor of policy and political analysis at the Harvard Chan School. “A smaller share believes it’s actually government or institutional policies.” Fear of discrimination, possibly triggered by past encounters, plays out in different ways. “We found that this fear significantly influences people’s decisions whether to seek medical care, to call the police when in need, and even whether to drive or attend social events,” said Kleen. “Nearly one-third (32 percent) of African-Americans polled said they have personally experienced racial discrimination when going to the doctor or a health clinic, with 22 percent avoiding care out of fear of discrimination.
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(from page 1 retirement.” The tax plan will hit those with high medical bills and repeal the state and local income tax deduction to offset the cuts, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said, but still add $1.5 trillion to the debt. “Republicans refuse to recognize the fact that ‘trickle down economics’ has already failed—here they are, proposing to lift yachts at the expense of everyone and everything else,” Van Hollen said. “I stand ready to work with my colleagues on a bipartisan basis to simplify our tax code, put working families first, and create jobs. Unfortunately, the Republicans’ tax plan does the opposite.” Virginia’s senior senator, Democrat Mark Warner, bashed the tax plan for being drafted by congressional Republicans behind closed doors with no bipartisan input. “Democrats have ideas about how to grow our economy, help the middle-class, and improve our competitiveness through tax reform,” Warner said in a statement. “This backroom proposal is not a responsible way to construct sound policy, particularly with something as complex and important to our economy as the tax code.” Homeowners with mortgages over $500,000 total about 5 percent of mortgages taken out between 2012 and 2014, according to published reports. But those steep loans are most common in blue states led by the District of Columbia with 27 percent of mortgages over $500,000, followed by Hawaii, California, New York, Connecticut, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington and Illinois. Jerry Howard, chief executive of the National Association of Homebuilders, told the New York Times the provision limiting mortgage interest deduction could create a recession in the housing market, and picks “rich Americans and corporations over small businesses and the middle class.” “It puts such severe limitations on home buyers ability to use the mortgage interest deduction that home values will fall,” he said. “If a home seller takes a loss, that's money they were counting on for
Also seen as a benefit to the wealthy is a provision that would immediately double exemption for inheritance taxes and repeal the tax after six years. The Clinton-era 39.6 percent income tax rate for the wealthiest Americans was retained, but a minimum level of income to qualify for the bracket increases to $1 million for couples or families from the current $470,000, which would reduce tax revenue. The brackets announced Thursday are: - 12 percent: Individuals earning up to $45,000 and married couples earning up to $90,000 would file in this bracket. - 25 percent: Individuals earning up to $200,000 and married couples earning up to $260,000 would fall in this bracket. - 35 percent: Individuals earning up to $500,000 and married couples earning up to $1 million would fall in this bracket. A fourth bracket is yet to be determined. Among the details released Thursday: The plan increases the child tax credit from $1,000 to $1,600, but repeals the $4,050 per child exemption. It also adds a $300 credit for parent and non-child dependents. The number of tax brackets would be reduced from seven to three or four with rates of 12 percent, 25 percent, 35 percent and a category that is yet to be determined. Most people would be able to file their taxes on a postcard-sized form under the simplified tax system outlined in the plan, Republicans said. The standard deduction used by most average Americans would nearly double — $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for families. Deductions for medical expenses are eliminated in the plan, which Republicans said would be offset by an overall lowering of tax rates. Though some Republicans are against the bill, some critics see the GOP's support of Trump's other policies as a reason why this bill is even being considered. “We are just getting started, and there is much work left to do,” said Trump in a statement. “The special interests will distort the facts, the lobbyists will try to save their special deals, and some in the media will
unfairly report on our efforts. But my administration will work tirelessly to make good on our promise to the working people who built our
nation and deliver historic tax cuts and reforms — the rocket fuel our economy needs to soar higher than ever before.”
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Barbara Wiltshire, an experienced nurse who specializes in wound and ostomy care, will be on hand at the November meeting of the Ostomy Association of Greater Richmond. It will be a time for learning and sharing. The meeting is held in the Williamsburg-A conference room, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, 1601 Skipwith Rd., Richmond. For more information, e-mail Mike Rollston at agriva@comcast.net or visit the web page at Richmond VA UOAA #296.
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Auction will include the vehicles listed below plus many others: 2007 1990 2000 2001 2002 2004 2000 1998 1998 1995 2000 1988 1993 2000 2003 1998 2000 2000 2003 2007 2009 2003 1991 1996
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We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia's policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. For more information or to file a housing complaint, call the Virginia Housing Office (804) 367-8530 or (888) 551-3247. For the hearing-impaired, call (804) 367-9753 or e-mail fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov.
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PROC 01-156-002-03600/1103 HAMPTON SOLICITATION The Director of Finance or his designated representative will accept written responses in the Procurement Office 1 Franklin Street, 3rd floor, Suite 345, Hampton, VA on behalf of the Entity listed below until the date and local time specified. CITY OF HAMPTON Thursday, December 7, 2017 2:00 p.m. EST ITB #18-23/EA Hampton Library HVAC Upgrades Holding a mandatory pre-bid conference on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM, Main Public Library, 4207 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA 23669. For additional information, see our web page at http://www.hampton.gov/bids-contracts.
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A withdrawal of bid due to error shall be in accordance with Section 2.2-4330 of the Code of Virginia. All forms relating to these solicitations may be obtained from the above listed address or for further information call; (757) 727-2200. The City of Hampton reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to make awards in whole or in part, and to waive any informality in submittals.
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