Opinion: Commentary: We Need to Work Together to Avoid a Housing Crisis
On Sept. 1, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a sweeping federal eviction moratorium for tenants who are unable to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion: Column: “Canceritis”
There are two generic types of cancer: the cancer that you have, and the cancer that has you.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Help Low Income Neighbors
Our low-income neighbors need our support.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Another Flooding Incident
As you know, Alexandria had another flooding incident on Sept 10.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Paid Sick Days: Necessary Benefit
Your article on Sept. 10 highlighted the ongoing fight for a paid sick day standard for workers in Virginia.
Opinion: Commentary: Considering the Role of Law Enforcement
Asking for Council decisions based on facts specific to residents and employees of this city; don’t create a superfluous program in attempt to make an example of our department.
Over the last few months, the role of law enforcement within the community has become a frequent topic of discussion.
Opinion: Column: And So It Begins
Eleven years, six months and two weeks, approximately, after being diagnosed with "terminal" cancer: stage IV non small cell lung cancer, I have begun my treatment for stage IV papillary thyroid cancer.
Opinion: Commentary: Facilitating Voting, Adjusting the Budget and Tackling Criminal Justice
Over the last month, the Virginia General Assembly has been in what’s called a “special session” to address voting in the forthcoming election, the budget and criminal justice.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: What Problem is Ban Solving?
To the members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors who recently voted to move forward on a public hearing for a total ban on firearms in public places within Fairfax County, I ask a simple question: what problem is this solving?
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: The Death of a Tree
On Monday, Sept. 2, an “ Eco City” and one designated as “Tree City”, along with Alexandria Public Schools, had a beautiful old oak tree cut down in order to make room for a concession stand at the new TC Williams stadium.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Char McCargo Bah: Engaging and Captivating
I would like to commend Char McCargo Bah for the beautiful article she wrote on my grandfather, Wilmer B. Henry.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: ‘Let it Be’: In Support of T.C. Williams
I am writing to comment on this misguided effort to change the name of T.C. Williams High School.
Opinion: Commentary: Special Session Looks at Nursing Homes, Reporting Outbreaks, Election Reform
As the third week of the General Assembly’s Special Session draws to a close, several major legislative accomplishments are moving forward.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Amendment 1
As a volunteer over the last four years advocating to end gerrymandering and reform the way our legislative districts are drawn, I wanted to let you know that we have a chance to approve a state constitutional amendment to create the Commonwealth’s first ever redistricting commission.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: For Some Workers, Nothing Leisurely About This Labor Day
Workers lucky enough to have a job face the double bind of fearing the risk of COVID-19 and being laid off.
There will be nothing leisurely about this Labor Day for many working families, not least for essential workers.