Personal affection to varying degrees aside, nobody’s going to accuse us of being enamored with most of the policy positions of the Arlington delegation to the House of Delegates.
Occasionally there is agreement, but in general we think the local...
Editor: May is Mental Health Month. By urging my public officials to prioritize suicide prevention, mental health, and crisis care, I am hoping to influence collective change to support mental health for all.
Right now, individuals in crisis are able...
Editor: This week, the Arlington County Democratic Committee is holding an electronic caucus to determine who to endorse for School Board. This caucus typically dictates our choice in fall.
The caucus is a referendum on the failings of our School...
by CAROL McEWEN, for the Sun Gazette
Nope, this one’s not about those cute pants that the current crowd called Capris and we called Pedal Pushers. This is about my childhood ticket to freedom: my bike, serving multiple purposes in...
Anyone know why our president continues to insist on wearing masks outside, when his own administration’s guidance is they are not needed?
Two possibilities spring immediately to mind:
• The guy is terrified of catching the Wuhan sniffles of death. Seems...
Based on feedback we’ve been getting from our sources in the high-school-sports world, Arlington Public Schools has become something of a punching-bag of ridicule for its ongoing policy of requiring student-athletes to wear masks even in situations where it...
Editor: It’s hard to pick one reason why I’m excited to vote for Elizabeth Bennett-Parker for House of Delegates in the 45th District.
I could talk about how, on issues across the board, she goes the extra mile to deeply...
Editor: We were surprised and dismayed to learn Arlington plans to replace its existing logo.
Surprised, because such action was sprung on us without our advice or consent. Dismayed, because of the steep cost such a move entails.
It will cost...
Editor: Mary Kadera has passionately and thoughtfully advocated for students across Arlington for years. Her knowledge of education in general, and Arlington Public Schools specifically, comes from an impressive career in education that makes her uniquely qualified in this...
