Ralph Northam is Best Choice on June 13

Ralph Northam is Best Choice on June 13

By Michael Hamar I grew up in a family that was politically involved.  For roughly 25 years I have been in the political trenches, first as a Republican where I was a city committee member for the Republican Party of Virginia Beach and a precinct captain, and then as...
OPINION: Donald The Dangerous

OPINION: Donald The Dangerous

By Michael Hamar At the risk of giving away my age, I have voted in every presidential election since 1972 and during the intervening years have also never missed voting in a state or local election.  In addition, for eight of those years I was a voting member of the...
Pride and Understanding LGBT History

Pride and Understanding LGBT History

By Michael Hamar June is Pride month and once again Hampton Roads Pride Fest will take place in downtown Norfolk’s Town Point Park. This year’s event is on June 18. The event now rivals the largest festivals in Norfolk and some have said that only Harbor Fest is...