By Susan Laume: A current investigation into allegations of cruel treatment at a Fairfax pet store highlights the importance of improving legal protection for animals. Nevertheless, about a dozen pro-animal bills failed to win approval in the state legislature in the…
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Fairfax schools must stop honoring white supremacy
By Sean Perryman: In August of 2017, James Alex Fields, Jr. intentionally drove his Dodge Challenger into dozens of people, mowing them down and murdering Heather Heyer. In response to the day of violence surrounding the “Unite the Right” rally,…
Va. ranked worst place in USA to work– Saslaw can help fix it, say labor leaders
By George Hogan and David Allison: In a recent OxFam study, an analysis was completed to determine the best state in which to work. The report categorized 11 policy areas into three basic dimensions—wage policies, worker protection policies, and the…
Murder convict honored in Fairfax for jailhouse legal service
By Lainie Singerman: A convicted murderer turned legal scholar was honored in Fairfax on March 24 for his contributions to criminal justice reform, including helping to exonerate a fellow death row inmate. The Citizen Advocate of the Year award, from…
No.Va. Dems pick their ponies in local election straw poll
Democrats got a premonition of winners and losers in upcoming northern Virginia elections at a straw poll on Mar. 31 with over 500 in attendance. Far from a scientific survey, the event, called “Pick Your Pony, ” was billed primarily…
Solar panels for up to 200 Fairfax schools and govt. buildings
By Brad Swanson: Fairfax County will seek bids shortly to install solar panels at more than 200 school and government buildings, aiming to decrease electric costs and curb greenhouse emissions. Solar panel installers will be asked to propose terms for…
Sen. Warner delivers “report from the front”
By Karen Kirk: U.S. Sen. Mark Warner came to the Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s March meeting on Tuesday night to deliver a “report from the front.” “I’ve been spending huge amount of time looking into the attack on our democracy…
FCDC condemns public Confederate symbols
The Fairfax County Democratic Committee Tuesday passed a resolution condemning all publicly sponsored symbols honoring either Confederate leaders or the Confederate States of America. The resolution encourages all federal, states, and municipalities to remove such symbols from publicly sponsored spaces…
First Person: For me, Sen. Saslaw’s track record and moral fiber make him the obvious choice
By Mimi Dash: Experience matters. Look no further than across the Potomac River at the job House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is doing to an inexperienced president and administration. But as our Democratic Party drifts further and further to the left,…
Kids need exposure to diverse careers, says school board candidate Jung Byun
By Jung Byun: Growing up in an inner-city public school district sparked my passion and curiosity for education. I learned that not everyone is guaranteed access to a high-quality education. I was one of the few lucky students who tested…
First Person: Want to know what matters most to Fairfax high school students? Let one tell you
By Trisha Rahman: As a student currently attending a Fairfax County Public high school, I am familiar with many of the issues high school students care about. Yes, we think about test scores, our football team stats, even Ariana Grande’s…
First Person: A visit from Dick Saslaw convinced me to support Yasmine Taeb
By Julie Galdo: Recently I had a visit from State Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35) for the first time in 36 years living in Falls Church, and I was disappointed. Instead of sharing why he was running again, Sen. Saslaw spent…
Social issues in forefront of Dem. prosecutor primary debate
By Susan Laume: As the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s office handles thousands of civil and criminal cases every year, and touches many thousands of lives in northern Virginia, the social policies of the elected official running the office demand the…
Our schoolchildren need expanded Enviro Ed – Melanie Meren
By Melanie Meren: For the kids, families, and our furry friends we bring to outdoor spaces, it’s critical to remember that it’s the hard work of county officials that preserves our environment and connects us with nature. I want to…