Letters to the editor
Dear Editor: Employees are the foundation of the Postal Service’s success. We differentiate from competitors thanks to a deep understanding of the communities we serve. Those same communities are as diverse as our workforce which make us one of the most trusted federal agencies in the nation. As the new Postmaster of Upperville I am…
Dear Editor: The Board of Supervisors has recently increased the number of data centers that can be constructed by-right, effectively allowing developers to bypass the need for a special use exemption. Additionally, all data centers still have the ability to amend their site plans by up to 5% without requiring a special exemption. Supervisor Caleb…
Dear Editor: A year ago, I wrote a letter to the editor proposing to bring back the W&OD as a commuter rail line. I received a wave of public support, getting emails from people across the region who loved the project. I worked alongside them to build NOVA-TRAC, a group that would be a voice…
Dear Editor: As a long-time supporter of Blue Ridge Hospice—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to which I have dedicated both time and financial resources—I was deeply disheartened to learn that the organization sponsored a political social event, on October 4 in Winchester. The event was entirely unrelated to its mission. This organization is a truly amazing end…
Dear Editor: Boys should never be permitted to participate on a girl’s athletic team. Everyone knows that transgender girls are infiltrating girls’ sports. It is no longer fair, fun nor safe for the real girls. It is not safe for two reasons. First—there is a greater risk of injury from competing with a bigger faster…
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