By Sheldon Friedman: If you need a reason for reforming the Electoral College, the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election is Exhibit One. Our current system opened the door to baseless challenges in states where the election was close, even though the winner of the national popular vote was clear and his margin of victory was huge. Biden received…
Statement by Bryan Graham, Chair, FCDC, on January 6: Today, a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to overthrow our government. It is not surprising that the continued conspiracy theories and outright lies originating from Mr. Trump and his Republican allies have finally incited these illegal acts. I call on Republican organizations in Fairfax…
By Reese Espy Glassman: With Covid-19 having devastating effects in our community, our foster care teens are often forgotten about. The annual Foster Teen Gift Drive by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) was extremely successful, exceeding the goal and we were able to give holiday gifts to more than 100 foster teens in the county. “The two Co-Chairs of…
Springfield District Democratic Committee members Susan Laume and John Wittman were among members of the Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team (PVT) commended by the Virginia House of Delegates through Joint Resolution 257, delivered by Delegate Kathy Tran (D-42nd) in a brief ceremony on December 12 in the Lorton park. The Resolution recognized the Laurel Hill PVT for its “mission to…
National Affairs Committee Book Review by Ernie Crider: In October 2017, the Trump administration formally criminalized border crossings of asylum seekers and undocumented migrants with the premeditated and explicit objective of separating parents from children thereby creating Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs). Then Attorney General Jeff Sessions applied this “Zero Tolerance Policy”…
By Nelly Samaniego: The mission of the Diversity Committee of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) is to increase civic engagement and participation in our local minority communities. Our mission is to get more minorities familiar with the electoral process as well as getting them involved with the FCDC. The Diversity Committee promotes and supports Democrats running for local and…
Editor’s Note: This article is by members of the National Affairs Committee of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. The speakers said they scared each other as they discussed Donald J. Trump and the potential results of the 2020 election. Dr. Justin A. Frank, author of Trump on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President, and Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, advisory member of…
By Susan Laume: December is now Puppy Mill Awareness Month in Virginia thanks to state legislators who approved the resolution in 2020 to encourage Virginians to observe every December by supporting efforts to raise awareness of puppy mills, support rescue organizations, and promote responsible dog breeding and responsible pet adoptions. There is no common definition recognized under the law, however,…
By Susan Laume: With only a short rest after poll operations on November 14, the Springfield District Democrats (SDDC) of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) tackled a road clean-up project under the VDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program. As John Wittman, active committee member and organizer of the event, often says, “It’s important to walk the talk.” So SDDC has worked to…
By Paul O’Shea: For the first time in Virginia’s history, capital punishment, a grim and tragic legacy, may finally be abolished. That was the theme of the recent annual awards luncheon of Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP). Currently, with a Democratically-controlled Virginia General Assembly and growing support from conservatives and libertarians, death penalty abolition legislation could be…
By Bryan Graham, Chair, Fairfax County Democratic Committee: Fairfax County and the Commonwealth of Virginia sent a confident message that four years of Donald Trump was more than enough. While we continue to wait on decisive results from Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania, we are sure that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will emerge victorious when all votes are counted. As we…
Fourteen satellite locations are now open for absentee voting in Fairfax County through October 31 from Monday through Friday, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Great Falls is only open on Saturdays beginning October 17.) They are: Centreville Regional Library: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee-locations/centreville-regional-library14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA 20121 Franconia Governmental Center: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/absentee-locations/franconia-governmental-center6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 Great Falls Library:…
On September 15, The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance prohibiting all firearms at any: Facility or property owned or leased by Fairfax County for government purposes; Public parks; Recreation and community center operated by the county, and Public street. Since giving notice, the prohibitions must be posted at all entrances and exits. Exemptions include firearms concealed in…
By Marcus Motta: Book Review: “The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump, 30 Evangelical Christians on Justice, Truth, and Moral Integrity,” edited by Ronald J. Sider. The presidential campaign is in full swing and you are wondering how to make a dent in Trump’s most loyal supporters, Evangelical Christians. If you want ideas read “The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump, 30 Evangelical…