Harry Byrd’s political descendants versus Virginians’ voting rights
The voting public's rights are being undermined so as to not inconvenience a small group of politicians and their inkblot theories of representative government.
We walked out over Fairfax County’s new superintendent. Here’s why.
We have significant concerns about the fit for a community that’s struggled to confront racism, close achievement gaps and achieve equity for all.
If Democrats don’t tell their story for the midterms, Republicans will
Democrats need look no farther than the past two years for pointed lessons on the consequences of failing to tell their story and letting the Republicans dominate the narrative.
It’s time to lower the cost of living in Virginia
It's not either tax cuts or historic investments in Virginia’s present and future. This is an “and” opportunity.
Easter and Passover have an answer to death at home and abroad
The inspiration of hope can lead to consequential change — but not without consequential action.
The First Amendment at a Falls Church clinic
I love the First Amendment. It ensures people I deeply disagree with are allowed to stand on the sidewalk and practice their protected right to free speech and peaceful assembly.
Maryland opts for business as usual, not helping fight climate change
Maryland soil may have the potential to sequester 20 times more carbon than the state calculates, a difference equivalent to the emissions from 2.25 million passenger cars.
Montgomery County’s teachers need better working conditions
Many current teachers are eyeing the exits, and very few college students are now pursuing careers in education.
Limiting Asian students at Thomas Jefferson is not advancing ‘equity’
The Fairfax County School Board’s attempts to “reform” the admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are unfair and perhaps unconstitutional.
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Glenn Youngkin can’t stop stoking divisions in Virginia
In his latest gambit, he would lop a year off the terms of legitimately elected members of a suburban school board that has irked him.
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In the race for a new Commanders stadium, we see how not to use tax money
Maryland is investing in upgrading the area near the current field. That's smarter than Virginia's plan to shovel taxpayer funds to build a stadium for a billionaire who doesn't need the help.
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Maryland’s decision to expand who can perform abortions is a leap forward
The state is preparing to become a haven for women seeking abortions.
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Metro slides toward a budgetary cliff
Metro projects a $300 million funding gap by summer 2023, when federal relief funds will have been spent, meaning it will be forced to implement sharp service cuts. What then?
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Maryland swings open the door for much-needed health-care workers
Trained and qualified young immigrants are barred from jobs that require occupational licenses. In Maryland, lawmakers are making a dent in that barrier to opportunity.
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Readers critique The Post: What wasn’t mentioned about D.C.’s ‘pot-gifting’ businesses
This week's Free for All letters.
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Readers critique The Post: What about the women’s teams that made the NCAA tournament?
This week's Free for All letters.
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Readers critique The Post: There’s no need to belittle Biden
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