By the staff of the Blue View: The son of Broward County lost its own on April 6th 2021 to a long battle with cancer. The Virginia delegation pays tribute to their colleague, Congressman Alcee Hastings. Congressman Alcee Hastings was…
Book Review: ‘Too Much and Never Enough: How my Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man
Book Review: “Too Much and Never Enough: How my Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man,” by Mary L. Trump, Ph.D. Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s National Affairs Committee Book Review by Michele Menapace If all one knew about this book…
Stand Against Racism, Stop Asian Hate
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…
Book Review: ‘Dark Towers: Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump and an Epic Tale of Destruction’
National Affairs Committee Book Review by Michele Menapace: “Dark Towers” by David Enrich, is a must-read. Enrich, financial editor for the New York Times, weaves the history of Deutsche Bank’s failure into a thrilling tale…
MLK Day of Service: Time to pick up some trash!
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…
The Democratic Party and socialism – a Republican Party myth
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…
Country is at a crossroads of racial reckoning
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…
Check these changes for 2020 tax filing
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…
Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia celebrate Biden win
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…
Veteran and military family votes crucial for 2021 gubernatorial election
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…
State and Local Affairs Committee January update
Fairfax County Police Chief Search: The Future of Community Policing in Fairfax County You are cordially invited to a forum on the search for Fairfax County’s new police chief. The event will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at…
Virginia should join National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
By Sheldon Friedman: If you need a reason for reforming the Electoral College, the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election is Exhibit One. Our current system opened the door to baseless challenges in states where the election was close,…
Calling on Republican groups to join Dems in condemning storming of Capitol
Statement by Bryan Graham, Chair, FCDC, on January 6: Today, a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to overthrow our government. It is not surprising that the continued conspiracy theories and outright lies originating…
Giving back to the community we serve
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…