Opinion: Commentary: Taking Exception: Fighting Both anti-Semitism and Oppression
On the May 13 Eid holiday, Abrar Omeish, at-large member of the Fairfax County School Board, Tweeted: "Hurts my heart to celebrate while Israel kills Palestinians & desecrates the Holy Land right now,” she wrote.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Voting for City Council: Some Advice
When Alexandria voters go to the polls on June 8, they must vote for members of the City Council who have contributed favorably to our overall welfare.
John Warner, Former Secretary of the Navy, United States Senator from Virginia, Dies
Sharing official statements on the life of John Warner.
Sharing official statements on the life of John Warner.
Opinion: Column: Philosophically Meandering
As I discussed a few weeks back, having all this time off/apart from cancer-related activities is unsettling in a peculiar way.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Rebuilding Trust in Our Elected Leaders in Alexandria? Who Didn’t Sign?
In the past three years, [some] City of Alexandria residents have experienced a trust deficit with the City’s bureaucratic staff, and with its elected City Council members.
Opinion: Column: A True Sense of Insecurity
From the moment you hear the word cancer spoken in your direction – from your new best friend, an oncologist with whom you've had zero previous interaction, you are transported to a new reality.
Opinion: Commentary: Nominate Mark Herring for Re-Election on June 8
The June 8 Democratic primary is an opportunity to vote for fairness and justice for everyone by supporting Attorney General Mark Herring.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: For Added Road Fat
Even if I don't agree, I can at least respect candidates who defend the Seminary Road "diet."
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Endorsing for Mayor
Dear Alexandria Voters in the Democratic Primary, We have all been active participants and very engaged observers in the governing of this city.
Opinion: Column: A False Sense of Security
As previously referred to in a recent column, even though I am hardly cancer-free, nonetheless I am cancer interruptus for the next four weeks.
Opinion: Commentary: Respecting the Feelings of 'Other’
When I was in elementary school back in the ’80s, I came to school after celebrating Eid and closed my sweaty hands into fists.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Allison Silberberg Is the One
I am writing to express my concern about the future of Alexandria.
Opinion: Commentary: City Council Candidates: Do Your Homework on Affordable Housing
As a homeowner and city resident, I support our aspiration to be a just and inclusive community by ensuring that we have affordable housing opportunities for residents of all income levels.
Opinion: Commentary: What President Biden's American Jobs Plan Means to Virginia
The Biden administration recently released its American Jobs Plan which includes 2.25 billion dollars of national investment in infrastructure and services.
Opinion: Column: Cats in the Belfry
Have I mentioned in print lately that we, resident owners of "Belly Acres" in Burtonsville, are back to being a five-indoor-cat household?