Jul 11th, 2010
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote that embattled Portsmouth, Va. mayor James W. Holley should be allowed a dignified exit. Holley faces a recall election on Tuesday. If successful, it would be the second time Holley has been removed from office – an unprecedented distinction. Nathan McCall grew up in Portsmouth, wrote for The [...]
Jul 10th, 2010
I rushed home on Thursday night, ate dinner and then parked myself in front of the TV in my office to hear what LeBron James had to say. I wasn’t alone. Millions tuned in on ESPN at 9 p.m. to see where King James would take his basketball talents. We all know, now, that he [...]
Jul 31st, 2009
When President Obama stepped into the controversy regarding the arrest of Henry Louis “Skip” Gates by offering his commentary on the issue, many people became critical of him. They found it foolish for the President to give his two cents worth regarding an issue that has burned in this nation for a very long time. [...]