National Spotlight: Interview with Rep. Abigail Spanberger

National Spotlight: Interview with Rep. Abigail Spanberger By Russell Brooks The Blue View presents Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who represents Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, in its National Spotlight feature this month. Rep. Spanberger announced last November that she is running to…

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Michelle Leete Passes

Michelle Leete, President of the NAACP passed away on January 3rd, 2024. Ricardy Anderson introduced a resolution on Thursday, January 25th which passed overwhelmingly by the School board. The resolution honors and celebrates the life of Michelle.  PROCLAMATION HONORING MICHELLE…

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Rename the Van Dorn Metro Station

Student Leads Move to Change Name of Van Dorn Metro Station By Russell Brooks Why are heroes of the “Lost Cause” still being honored in northern Virginia? Specifically, why should the Van Dorn Metro Station implicitly celebrate General Earl Van…

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National Spotlight: Interview with Joaquin Castro

National Spotlight: Interview with Joaquin Castro By Russell Brooks The BlueView inaugurates a new feature this month by focusing on a nationally-recognized Democratic Party leader. To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, theDemocrat in the spotlight is Congressman Joaquin Castro, who represents…

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ENVIROMENTAL JUSTICE: SEVEN FACTS WE SHOULD KNOW

Historically, black and brown and other underserved communities across the Nation have faced environmental injustices, bearing the brunt of toxic pollution; enduring underinvestment in infrastructure and critical services; and suffering disproportionate impacts from climate change. The journey toward environmental justice…

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Stand With Ukraine

The Need to Stand with Ukraine: Author: Reese Espy Glassman In the 1960s, an antiwar slogan asked “Suppose they gave a war and no one came?” In the dystopia of the 21st century, Putin hoped no one would come as he…

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The Supreme Court and Roe vs. Wade

Article by the Editors of the Blue View VA Democrats Vow to Preserve Abortion Rights The Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker has issued a statement in response to recent reports that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn…

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