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Supporting Community-Engaged Policing

A safer Commonwealth, with laws that protect us and protect our basic dignity, is something for which lawmakers across the political spectrum strive.

Senior Services of Alexandria: Honoring Those Who Give Back to the Community

Senior Services hosts annual Generation-to-Generation Gala.

Senior Services of Alexandria will recognize two Alexandria families at its annual Generation-to-Generation Gala for their long-term commitment to giving back in the local community.

Column: Rebuilding Together Alexandria

2017 is bringing a lot of change to the world.

Letter to the Editor: New School Meets Critical Need

Last week, ACPS began a conversation with the community around the new West End School.

Letter to the Editor: How Many People?

I attended the ACA rally on Jan. 15 at the Charles Houston Center, which you profiled on the front page of the Jan. 19 Gazette.

Letter to the Editor: Poorly Serving Constituents

An open letter to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer.

Dear Congressman Beyer: I read that you would not attend the swearing in of our 45th president because you did not want to be part of "legitimizing Trump."

Letter to the Editor: Outstanding Leadership

I was thrilled to learn that U.S. Rep. Don Beyer will be the next to join the growing ranks of climate advocates in the Climate Solutions Caucus.

Letter to the Editor: Organize and Begin the Fight

Last week, many of us attended U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s Town Hall where we were heartened and encouraged to see so many of our neighbors from all walks of life engaged, informed and ready to fight for a progressive future for our community, our state, and our country.

Letter to the Editor: Doomed from The Start

Laws are like sausages: if you like them, it’s best not to watch them being made

Letter to the Editor: Foregone Conclusion in Alexandria?

The mayor of Alexandria was right on target when she charged the City Council of acting in an undemocratic and draconian fashion after they recently voted to alter the city’s long standing “open mike” policy.

Letter to the Editor: Rearrange Alexandria Priorities

The Virginia State Senate does not have a reputation for progressive legislation.

Commentary: Life and Death of Bills

The legislature has already heard about half of the bills I patroned this session, and I have a few wins and defeats.

Diversity in the Virginia Legislature

Legislatures are about the serious work of governance even though they are often the brunt of jokes and criticism.

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Restonians Join March on Washington

The mood was one of joyful camaraderie along with determination to stand up to what marchers saw as a terrible threat to their values and their country.

Lessons from the Wilderness from St. Francis Episcopal Church in Potomac

New Year’s Day was bright and sunny, and my sons and I decided to start things off right with a hike along the C & O Canal.