Last in a three-part series on human trafficking in our region. Click here to read Part I and here to read Part II By Wallicia Gill: Every high school in Fairfax County had at least one case of human trafficking…
Local businesses struck by coronavirus tell their stories via DemBiz
As businesses in our region stagger under the impact of coronavirus, the Democratic Business Council of Northern Virginia (“DemBiz”) has launched a series of short video interviews with business owners to share their experiences of dealing with the pandemic. The…
Report recalls positive picture of life in Fairfax County pre-pandemic
By Bob Leggett: As Fairfax County, and the world, struggle with the ravages of coronavirus, it may be reassuring to remind ourselves what a great place to live our county is, and will be again once the recovery takes hold.…
Coronavirus got your job? Here’s how to stay insured
By Rose Chu: As the unemployment rate climbs due to the coronovirus pandemic, it is important to know what options exist for continued healthcare coverage. Here are some insights from my experience as a health policy analyst, and a volunteer…
With Dems in lead, Virginia strengthens gun laws
By Grace Aspinall: Several important gun control measures, including universal background checks and a “red flag” law, were passed by the Virginia legislature in February 2020 as the Democratic majority installed in November signaled a shift away from traditionally lax…
Death penalty repeal is not just for Democrats
By Paul O’Shea: Abolishing the death penalty is usually thought of as a Democratic and liberal policy, but a Republican and a libertarian serve proudly alongside their progressive colleagues on the board of Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.…
Meet Zainab Mohsini, running for no.Va’s CD 11 seat against Gerry Connolly
Ed. Note: The author is running in the Democratic primary election on June 23 for US representative for Virginia’s 11th Congressional district against incumbent Gerry Connolly. The Blue View is an open platform for all northern Virginia Democratic candidates By:…
Virginia lifts itself from the basement on voting restrictions
By Marcus R. Motta Virginia made great strides in the General Assembly last session to improve voting rights. However, these improvements are long overdue as the state’s latest ranking in voting difficulty was 49th, worse than all states in the…
It’s business as NOT so usual at FCDC meeting
By Karen Kirk: FCDC’s Chair Bryan Graham noticed a virtual hand up when asking if there were any questions on the proposed 2020-2021 budget. When he called on one member, she answered “No I don’t. The cat walked on the…
Coronavirus hits student life hard in our region
By Olivia Henry: For many of us students, the gravity of the coronavirus situation has only just begun to sink in. Once school was canceled this past Friday, Mar. 13, many students assumed the worst was over. Little were they…
Immigrants Help Power Fairfax Economy
By Bob Leggett: Immigrants in northern Virginia now account for over 27% of the population and contribute almost $60 billion to the local economy, according to a new government report. The report finds that immigrants in our region are well…
Watch party fun — past, and future
With social distancing due to coronavirus dominating our lives, the conviviality of watch parties seems a vestige of the past. But of course Super Tuesday, with its clutch of watch parties, was just a few days ago, Mar. 3. We…
The stars come out for GMU Young Dems event
By Marcus Motta: Some of northern Virginia’s biggest names were on hand for the George Mason University Young Democrats annual fundraiser, Pennies for Patriots. Led by Reps. Gerry Connolly (11th CD) and Jennifer Wexton (10th CD), the pols praising the…
Listening to and learning from the coronavirus
Ed. Note: We encourage readers to share their insights and experiences as we journey together through the current historic coronavirus outbreak. By Mala Rajamani: The current coronavirus strain, as it snakes across the world, is shutting down travel, commerce, schools,…