Dear Editor,
As the Ashburn Supervisor on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (BOS), I represent the interests of every person in my district without exception. I take my oath of office very seriously, and I fight hard every day for my constituents’ interests no matter what their political views. Thi…
For two months, Republicans pushed a lie that the presidential election was fraudulent and stolen. In the time since, the only fraud that has been conclusively shown has been on behalf of Trump voters. Yet, the misinformation continues to be peddled. Day after day, Republican office holders,…
I have long been an advocate for critical race theory (CRT), an idea that I was not introduced to until law school. Like most students generally—not just those of color—my studies would have benefited greatly had I learned it sooner. But no matter what people may decry, CRT is not being taug…
This Monday, May 31st, a day of solemn observance and reverence, is a time to pause and consider the true meaning of Memorial Day, a day in which we honor those brave men and women who gave their lives while defending this great nation. This historic journey began with the idea of “we the pe…
It has become fashionable and politically expedient to cast a shadow of systemic racism or equity or reparations on everything from pancake syrup to math. Chair Randall quickly employed this tactic as she attacked Sheriff Chapman referencing “racial reckoning” and “equity” when the name of G…
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a lightning rod in Loudoun County and around the nation. Unfortunately, as with so many of our most contentious public debates, there is often more intensity than clarity. It might be helpful to lay out some of the basic features and implications of CRT,…
“The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread.”
A global environmental movement began in 1970, as 20 million people flooded the streets across the United States for the first observance of Earth Day. Environmental conservation has been a focus for the Dulles Greenway beginning with the roadway’s initial design and construction in 1995 and…
In line with the National PTA’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Hunt District PTA Executive Board fully supports Loudoun County Public School’s Comprehensive Equity Plan and the Action Plan to Combat Systemic Racism. The troubling experiences reported in the Systemic Equi…
In my cubicle at the Loudoun County Department of Family Services, there’s a quote I pinned up years ago. It’s from the author Joan Ryan and reads: “Motherhood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have.”
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As one who cries easily, last month’s inauguration festivities were a two box of tissues day for me. Of course, many of my tears were the result of watching the history-making vice president. How could I not be moved by watching a black-Asian woman become vice president of the United States?
Recently, I was asked to consider serving on LCPS’ equity committee. The committee’s representatives provided background information and reading materials to catch me up on the committee’s progress. It was very informative. Unfortunately, it was clear there is little room here for diverse op…
Since 2019, many Loudoun County residents and advocates like myself have been petitioning for expanded inclusivity and accessibility to our county’s programs in hopes of better supporting our immigrant community. 2020 was a challenging year for homeowners and tenants across Virginia. Many fa…
I would like to respond to the assertion, expressed in these pages, that Option A of the 2021-2022 Calendar Proposal Options released by the Loudoun County School Board on Nov. 5 is the only equitable option that doesn’t violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In fact, all of t…
Many of my friends have said the Donald Trump view of the world “isn’t who we are as Americans.”
On Nov. 5, the Loudoun County School Board released its 2021-2022 Calendar Proposal Options for public comment. Option A models the current school calendar with 180 student days; Options B and C (proposed by Harris Mahedavi, Ashburn District) include the religious holidays of Yom Kippur, Diw…
“When the community speaks that loudly, that is the position of a board member … to support the community.”
Of the many reasons I enjoy living in Loudoun County, one of the most significant is the great ethnic and religious diversity found here. We are able to celebrate the power inherent in the belief that all people are created equal and are endowed with unalienable rights through one of the mos…
I am a mom, wife and professional who lives with mental illness. My bipolar disorder emerged in my mid-20s, and I live with it every day. I have experienced many struggles, happy times, stable years and, yes, a few hospitalizations for mania related to my condition. Through it all, I have pr…
As members of the Times-Mirror prepared this week to remember and reflect on 9/11 during its 19th anniversary, it dawned on me our youngest reporter was just 4 years old on that fateful day in 2001.
Oh, Mokomandy. Where do I even begin with how many beautiful nights and bites I’ve had with you? You were my go-to place to take friends and family, knowing that you would outdo yourself every time. Not in a showing off kind of way, but in a “what dish will leave us wanting more — but not to…
As has been widely reported, the town of Purcellville is considering selling its utility system to Aqua Virginia, which is a subsidiary of publicly traded firm Essential Utilities. The town received an unsolicited proposal from the company.
Loudoun County’s strategy for preserving its rural areas is based on a false premise. The 2019 Comprehensive Plan asserts that, if we cluster rural housing in low-density residential subdivisions — “clustered subdivisions” — then the land surrounding those subdivisions will be preserved for …
What should stand where the rebel soldier stood on the Loudoun County Courthouse grounds? I suggest a statue of Charles Hamilton Houston.
This was the editor's letter from the summer 2020 issue of Loudouner magazine.
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