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…
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…
Surprise Billing Protections for Patients
Surprise Billing Protections for Patients By Rose Chu …
John R. Lewis Leadership Program to Enhance Civic Education
School Board Approves John R. Lewis Leadership Program to Enhance Civic Education Author: Reese Espy Glassman was the Staff Director on the House Foreign Relations Committee and the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. She has a degree in International…
ACTION ALERT: MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
Action Alert: Medicare Open Enrollment by Abby Block The Medicare open enrollment or annual election period begins October 15 and ends December 7. You may be inclined to ignore it if you already have coverage, but consumer advocates urge eligible…
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, Terry McAuliffe, addresses issues impacting Virginia’s Seniors
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, Terry McAuliffe, Addresses Issues Impacting Virginia’s Seniors As the election for Virginia’s next governor gets underway with early voting this month, it is important for voters to understand what is at stake. Among the many important issues…
Join Us for a National Day to Serve on September 11
Make your plan now to join us on September 11, 2021, National Day to Serve The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC), is sponsoring a park clean up as its National Day to Serve project. Please join us at Hidden Oaks…
Two Decades at the Helm: Bakers End Remarkable Run as Precinct Co-Captains
Judy Baker thanks fellow volunteers at Providence Dems picnic on June 27. Husband (and fellow precinct co-captain) Arnold Baker holds tribute, with Rep Gerry Connolly (VA-11th CD) looking on By Ray Marin Providence District Democratic Committee After two decades serving…
FCDC Rallies in Support of Fairfax County School Board
This article was written by Marcus R. Motta, a retired federal law enforcement officer with 32 years of service. He is a member of the Springfield District Democratic Committee. Members of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) gathered at the…
Book Review: Which Country Has the World’s Best Health Care? By Ezekiel J. Emanuel
Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s National Affairs Committee Book Review by Lisa Singer Lisa Singer is a member of Mason District and a member of the National Affairs Committee of the Fairfax County…
Police Chief Termination Resolution Passed by FCDC
Police Chief Termination Resolution Passed by FCDC Author: Staff of the BlueView The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) has approved a resolution calling on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to terminate Police Chief Kevin Davis’ employment. The…
Reaching for the Hand Not the Throat
How Can We Understand And Deal More Effectively With Political Adversaries? A National Affairs Forum By The National Affairs Committee of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee: On April 8, the National Affairs Committee (NAC) of the Fairfax County…
Virginia Delegation Pays Tribute to the late Congressman Alcee Hastings of Florida
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…