Virginia politics has plenty of surprises and a heavy dose of cynicism
It shouldn’t have to be said, but here goes: Legislators have a responsibility to listen to their constituents. And after they have listened, they should lead.
Giving dollars, and dignity, to those in need
Too often, families facing challenges are forced to navigate a confusing network of service providers to access resources.
Please, Virginia Supreme Court, prove me wrong on redistricting
I shined a bright spotlight on the Virginia Supreme Court by arguing the constitutional amendment allowed it to act unfairly. But I never argued the amendment required it to act unfairly. Dare I be optimistic?
The rise of ghost guns in Maryland
The numbers surrounding ghost guns demonstrate a serious and growing problem in our communities that requires a serious response.
Youngkin’s withdrawal from a regional climate agreement would cost Virginians
RGGI-state electricity prices have fallen over time, delivering $1.2 billion in bill savings thus far, with $13 billion more expected.
Closing the gap on D.C.’s health inequities
What we learned from expanded telemedicine during the pandemic.
Politics and Prose is under fire for defending a bastion of democracy: The secret ballot
Employees need both privacy and independence when deciding on third-party representation in the workplace.
Hypocrisy emerges in Gov.-elect Youngkin’s vow to withdraw from the regional climate compact
Apparently, the constitutionally mandated separation of powers only applies to policies that Republicans don’t like.
Now is the time for D.C. to name a school for a Black woman teacher
Edna Jackson's legacy inspires me to insist that we finally recognize an African American woman’s excellence without asterisks, hyphens or half-steps.
In Virginia’s political transition, the one constant is change
New faces and new legislative and congressional districts are on the horizon.
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An educator’s sick lesson plan: Directing third-graders to reenact the Holocaust
It was “shocking and beyond belief” that third-grade students in a D.C. school were directed to reenact scenes from the Holocaust.
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- Opinion
Maryland Democrats’ race to the bottom
Democrats are pushing to lock in their electoral advantage with their own gerrymandered redistricting plan.
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Virginia’s Supreme Court makes encouraging progress on drawing electoral maps, but it falls short in one area
A bipartisan commission failed. The state Supreme Court has its work cut out.
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- Opinion
Lee Elder broke barriers in a notoriously White sport
Elder died Sunday at 87.
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A voting surge helped Republicans in Virginia. So why would they impede voter access?
Big turnout, big upset.
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Readers critique The Post: This Beatles documentary review took us nowhere, man
This week's Free for All letters.
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Readers critique The Post: The serious underlying issue behind the annual turkey panic
This week's Free for All letters.
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Readers critique The Post: How to get Sports on the right track
This week's Free for All letters.
























