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A “virtually new take” on public testimony

A “virtually new take” on public testimony

by Julia Szabuniewicz | Apr 28, 2021 | Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James

You might say that here in Richmond there was a “virtually new take” on the legislative process, unique in our legislature’s 401-year history.  Regrettably and to our dismay, there were indeed more than a few times when voices literally went unheard.

Tell legislators: Don’t exacerbate Virginia’s health challenges

Tell legislators: Don’t exacerbate Virginia’s health challenges

by Tom Intorcio | Apr 6, 2021 | Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James

On April 7, the General Assembly will take up Gov. Northam’s proposed amendments to fast track commercialized marijuana in Virginia. Tell your legislators today to reject the rush toward another addictive substance. Having passed the General Assembly, legislation...
Don’t let Virginia go to pot

Don’t let Virginia go to pot

by Tom Intorcio | Dec 16, 2020 | Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Marriage and family, News

In November, in the midst of the pandemic, Gov. Northam called for legalization of marijuana. As someone who lived in Colorado when legalization passed by ballot initiative in 2012, I have seen the fallout: addiction, neglect of children and more auto accidents. The...
To make your vote count: act now.

To make your vote count: act now.

by Tom Intorcio | Jul 20, 2020 | Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, News

Be prepared for November 3rd: act now.

Am I my planet’s keeper?

Am I my planet’s keeper?

by admin | May 18, 2018 | Catholic social teaching, Church teaching, Economic justice, Environment, Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James

Cardinal Turkson insisted that if we treat creation responsibly, we can trust it to support the entire human family.

The Virginia Way: disagreeing without being disagreeable

The Virginia Way: disagreeing without being disagreeable

by admin | Jul 11, 2017 | Faithful citizenship, From the Tiber to the James, Living the faith

I heard more than one legislator talk about the genuine friendships which they had developed with people across the aisle.

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