Letters to the editor
Dear Editor: When a casual conversation with my neighbor became a heated one on the topic of critical race theory, the iconic words of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) came to mind, “O People, your Lord is One, you are the progeny of the same father…it is not permissible for you to…
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,…
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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…
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