By Kelly Hebron: As we begin the annual celebration of Black History Month, we find ourselves at a crossroads as we reflect on this past year. Last summer’s Black Lives Matter marches and protests were not a moment but a…
Check these changes for 2020 tax filing
By Rose Chu: Thanks to the Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate, there are a number of changes to help taxpayers, including Economic Impact Payments, relaxation of IRA and 401(k) requirements, charitable deduction for those not itemizing, and provisions…
Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia celebrate Biden win
By Reese Espy Glassman: 1. Do you know what percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) households in Virginia speak another language in their home? A. 26% B. 76% C. 46% D. 96% 2. Which of the following groups has the…
Veteran and military family votes crucial for 2021 gubernatorial election
By Sara Helfer: Democrats must mobilize veterans and military families to ensure a successful democratic leadership ticket in the Virginia 2021 elections. Despite the myth, veterans and military families aren’t all conservative. In particular, veterans are more likely to vote, more…
State and Local Affairs Committee January update
Fairfax County Police Chief Search: The Future of Community Policing in Fairfax County You are cordially invited to a forum on the search for Fairfax County’s new police chief. The event will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at…
Virginia should join National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
By Sheldon Friedman: If you need a reason for reforming the Electoral College, the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election is Exhibit One. Our current system opened the door to baseless challenges in states where the election was close,…
Calling on Republican groups to join Dems in condemning storming of Capitol
Statement by Bryan Graham, Chair, FCDC, on January 6: Today, a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to overthrow our government. It is not surprising that the continued conspiracy theories and outright lies originating…
Giving back to the community we serve
By Reese Espy Glassman: With Covid-19 having devastating effects in our community, our foster care teens are often forgotten about. The annual Foster Teen Gift Drive by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) was extremely successful, exceeding the goal and…
House of Delegates recognizes local park volunteer group
Springfield District Democratic Committee members Susan Laume and John Wittman were among members of the Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team (PVT) commended by the Virginia House of Delegates through Joint Resolution 257, delivered by Delegate Kathy Tran (D-42nd) in a…
Book Review: ‘Separated – Inside an American Tragedy’
National Affairs Committee Book Review by Ernie Crider: In October 2017, the Trump administration formally criminalized border crossings of asylum seekers and undocumented migrants with the premeditated and explicit objective of separating parents from children thereby creating Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs). Then Attorney General Jeff Sessions applied this “Zero Tolerance Policy”…
Diversity Committee fights for Dems and democracy
By Nelly Samaniego: The mission of the Diversity Committee of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) is to increase civic engagement and participation in our local minority communities. Our mission is to get more minorities familiar with the electoral process…
‘Trump Unhinged’ forum speakers offer post-election analysis
Editor’s Note: This article is by members of the National Affairs Committee of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. The speakers said they scared each other as they discussed Donald J. Trump and the potential results of the 2020 election. Dr.…
December now Puppy Mill Awareness Month in Virginia
By Susan Laume: December is now Puppy Mill Awareness Month in Virginia thanks to state legislators who approved the resolution in 2020 to encourage Virginians to observe every December by supporting efforts to raise awareness of puppy mills, support rescue…
Springfield Dems tackle road clean-up
By Susan Laume: With only a short rest after poll operations on November 14, the Springfield District Democrats (SDDC) of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) tackled a road clean-up project under the VDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program. As John Wittman, active…