Letters to the editor
Dear Editor: A few days ago, I met Glenn Youngkin, who is running for Governor of Virginia. He looked me straight in the eye and said, “Paige, tell me what’s on your heart?” An unusual question for a politician, but not for a neighbor or friend— which makes sense since Glenn is not a career politician. Glenn,…
Dear Editor: The Loudoun County School Board’s decision to place elementary school teacher Tanner Cross on administrative leave for refusing to use preferred pronouns for any transgender children in his classes has sparked a cultural firestorm, leaving many bewildered, including myself. So, I reached out to my longtime friend, mentor, and spiritual advisor, Elmer Grapsuckle,…
Looking for a summer job? Thousands of high-paying seasonal jobs and long-term employment opportunities are currently open with Loudoun businesses, just as COVID-19 mitigation measures have been lifted across the Commonwealth. Search the largest collection of publicly listed positions at Biz.Loudoun.gov/LoudounJobs. Loudoun Economic Development offers a suite of services through its Work In Loudoun initiative that…
Loudoun County School Board: Brenda Sheridan, Chair; Atoosa Reaser, Vice-Chair; Denise Corbo, At-Large Member; Harris Mahedavi, Ashburn District; Ian Serotkin, Blue Ridge District; Leslee King, Broad Run District; John Beatty, Catoctin District; Jeff Morse, Dulles District; Beth Barts, Leesburg District: Dear Madam Chair and Members of the Loudoun County School Board, I am writing on…
Dear Editor: The May 7 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline reveals challenges not only to the U.S. cyber defenses, but also to the vulnerability of our energy system. A centralized system for delivering fossil fuels, generating electricity, and for distributing electricity is not secure. This ransomware attack reveals just one of many potential weaknesses. A distributed energy…
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