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Commentary WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Commentary Rashid: So Many Right Wing Lies. Is A Platform of Ideas Too Much to Ask?

STAFFORD-During every election season, a new right wing lie seems to pop up. What happened to running on a platform of ideas, Qasim asks.

Qasim Rashid Qasim Rashid July 13, 2021 7:40 am EDT
Commentary A photo of the Lee statue, right before it was removed. Dogwood photo by Eve Ettinger.
Commentary Ettinger: Virginia’s Monuments Are Historical, Just Not The Way You Think

CHARLOTTESVILLE-Virginia's monuments, and their removal, mark an important point in the Commonwealth's history. But we have to make sure it actually means something, Eve argues.

Eve Ettinger Eve Ettinger July 12, 2021 2:15 am EDT
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Commentary Ettinger: There’s No One ‘Right’ Way To Be Trans

BLACKSBURG-As the Blacksburg murder case goes to trial, Eve looks at the questions raised about the victim and if they were trans.

Eve Ettinger Eve Ettinger June 28, 2021 10:01 pm EDT
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Commentary Rashid: Working Americans Deserve Economic Fairness and Justice

STAFFORD- Working Americans deserve better pay, affordable healthcare, and accessible housing. How do we get those, Qasim wonders?

Qasim Rashid Qasim Rashid June 28, 2021 6:47 am EDT
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Commentary Rashid: What Is Critical Race Theory? Why Don’t We Ask The Creators?

STAFFORD-After a school board incident in Loudoun County, Qasim looks to the creators of critical race theory to explain what it is and isn't.

Qasim Rashid Qasim Rashid June 24, 2021 5:13 am EDT

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Commentary Ettinger: Outdated Laws Like A Face Mask Ban Only Help Those in Power

BLACKSBURG- We need to get our priorities straight and focus on protecting children, Eve argues, rather than enforcing a face mask ban.

Eve Ettinger Eve Ettinger June 21, 2021 8:06 am EDT
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Commentary Rashid: The Voters Spoke. Now It’s Time for Virginia Democrats to Unite.

STAFFORD-Why should Virginia Democrats stay engaged? Because that's the only way we'll ever see change, columnist Qasim Rashid argues.

Qasim Rashid Qasim Rashid June 14, 2021 11:59 pm EDT