By Nelly Samaniego: The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) Diversity Committee stands in solidarity with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in condemning the recent attack on their communities in Georgia. We are deeply outraged by that horrible incident and by the growing number of anti-Asian hate crimes that have occurred around…
By Mary Alexander and Nancy Hall: It was cold and overcast this past Martin Luther King Day morning, but that didn’t stop Fairfax County Democrats from coming together (safely distancing themselves) to clean up Jones Point Park at the southeastern tip of old town Alexandria. The Biden Inaugural Committee challenged Virginians to participate in a Day of Service on that…
By Bob Leggett: Over the past four years, the Republican Party has often asserted that, if elected, Democrats would lead the nation down a socialist path. This claim needs to be vigorously refuted as blatantly false, while at the same time making the case that the party supports strong government involvement in the nation’s economy. A prominent government’s role is…
By Kelly Hebron: As we begin the annual celebration of Black History Month, we find ourselves at a crossroads as we reflect on this past year. Last summer’s Black Lives Matter marches and protests were not a moment but a movement. The Capitol Riot confronted us with the anger and hate that continues to permeate and seethe in this country.…
By Rose Chu: Thanks to the Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate, there are a number of changes to help taxpayers, including Economic Impact Payments, relaxation of IRA and 401(k) requirements, charitable deduction for those not itemizing, and provisions for the self-employed. Economic Impact Payments The Economic Impact Payments (also known as stimulus payments) are not taxable and cannot…
By Reese Espy Glassman: 1. Do you know what percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) households in Virginia speak another language in their home? A. 26% B. 76% C. 46% D. 96% 2. Which of the following groups has the largest population in Virginia? A. Indian Americans B. Chinese Americans C. Korean Americans These questions were presented to the attendees at…
By Sara Helfer: Democrats must mobilize veterans and military families to ensure a successful democratic leadership ticket in the Virginia 2021 elections. Despite the myth, veterans and military families aren’t all conservative. In particular, veterans are more likely to vote, more likely to persuade other voters, and are more passionate about our democratic processes than other Americans. Veterans and military families…
By Reese Espy Glassman: With Covid-19 having devastating effects in our community, our foster care teens are often forgotten about. The annual Foster Teen Gift Drive by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) was extremely successful, exceeding the goal and we were able to give holiday gifts to more than 100 foster teens in the county. “The two Co-Chairs of…
National Affairs Committee Book Review by Ernie Crider: In October 2017, the Trump administration formally criminalized border crossings of asylum seekers and undocumented migrants with the premeditated and explicit objective of separating parents from children thereby creating Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs). Then Attorney General Jeff Sessions applied this “Zero Tolerance Policy”…
By Nelly Samaniego: The mission of the Diversity Committee of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) is to increase civic engagement and participation in our local minority communities. Our mission is to get more minorities familiar with the electoral process as well as getting them involved with the FCDC. The Diversity Committee promotes and supports Democrats running for local and…
By Susan Laume: With only a short rest after poll operations on November 14, the Springfield District Democrats (SDDC) of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) tackled a road clean-up project under the VDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program. As John Wittman, active committee member and organizer of the event, often says, “It’s important to walk the talk.” So SDDC has worked to…
By Paul O’Shea: For the first time in Virginia’s history, capital punishment, a grim and tragic legacy, may finally be abolished. That was the theme of the recent annual awards luncheon of Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP). Currently, with a Democratically-controlled Virginia General Assembly and growing support from conservatives and libertarians, death penalty abolition legislation could be…
On September 15, The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance prohibiting all firearms at any: Facility or property owned or leased by Fairfax County for government purposes; Public parks; Recreation and community center operated by the county, and Public street. Since giving notice, the prohibitions must be posted at all entrances and exits. Exemptions include firearms concealed in…
By Marcus Motta: Book Review: “The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump, 30 Evangelical Christians on Justice, Truth, and Moral Integrity,” edited by Ronald J. Sider. The presidential campaign is in full swing and you are wondering how to make a dent in Trump’s most loyal supporters, Evangelical Christians. If you want ideas read “The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump, 30 Evangelical…