Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Abolish the Death Penalty
On behalf of the Virginia Justice and Witness Action Network (of the Central Atlantic Conference, United Church of Christ), we write to urge support for legislation to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.
Opinion: Column: Progress, I Guess?
I received in the mail today what, in the sales/marketing world, we'd call a "pre-approach" letter.
Opinion: Commentary: A Community Conversation about Engleside/Ray’s Mobile Homes
Housing security is a critical element of my work in the Mount Vernon District.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Grateful for Vaccination
Having received our first Moderna COVID 19 vaccination on Jan. 14 as part of the "over 75" Phase1 group and just three days after we submitted our application, Valerie and I were extremely impressed with the professionalism of the process coupled with the personal and friendly attitude of the Fairfax County Department of Health Staff who are administering the vaccinations.
Opinion: Commentary: In Virginia: Vaccines & COVID Recovery
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), health care professionals, and Virginia’s Medical Reserve Corps continue to work overtime to care for those afflicted with COVID-19.
Opinion: Column: Reoriented
Or to quote my high school baseball coach: "Reorientated."
Opinion: Editorial: We Still Need Your Help
Thank you to hundreds who have supported us financially, and with warm words of encouragement
In 2009, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and after a year-long journey of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, I have been fine.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: What Makes You Feel Safe at Home
It's a solid 16 miles to the Capitol up the parkway, and we all know how long that drive can take with rush hour traffic.
Opinion: Column: Cancer and Covid...
…don't exactly go together like milk and cookies.
Opinion: Commentary: Virginia's Economy and Amending Northam's Budget
The General Assembly of Virginia already is in its second week.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unlisted and Out of Touch
Recently a burglary occurred in the Fort Hunt area, and the Fairfax County Police activated their Incident Alert System which delivered pre-recorded phone calls advising residents to lock their doors and shelter in place.
Opinion: Column: In Effect, a Trade
Incurable but treatable non small cell lung cancer, stage IV for incurable but treatable papillary thyroid cancer stage IV.
Opinion: Commentary: Virginia Virtual Session Begins!
Here’s how to see more of what’s happening in the General Assembly
This week on Wednesday, Jan. 13, we embark on yet another historic legislative session, our first regular session in 402 years that will be totally virtual (using our computers to go on-line).
Opinion: Column: New Year, Old Problem: Cancer
As I sit and write here, with too much time on my hands, I can't help but consider my lot in life.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Virginia Progressive Prosecutors Call for Criminal Justice Reforms
Reforms advocated for by the group include expungement of criminal records, an end to mandatory minimum sentences, an end to cash bail, abolition of the death penalty, and an end to “three strikes” felony enhancement for larceny offenses.