Opinion

A Republican governor and Democratic legislature is not the worst option for Virginians

'This is a landmark step forward for historic preservation, particularly in Arlington, where we have learned some very hard and bitter lessons.'

One-man crusade to rename community of Burke another example of 'my-way-or-the-highway'-ism

'I’m not reassured that other mega-wealthy types are not eying our area for a new sports palace.'

'We must do more to prevent displacement and hold harmless those who yearn to stay.'

Funding to support local social-safety-net efforts is nice, but long-term cost could be catastrophic

'With the program unable to meet its supposed goals of supplying more affordable housing, it’s time to put the EHO program on hold before more damage is done.'

'It is time for a much-needed change on the County Board this election cycle.'

'Why would the county embrace a zoning code that allows affordable or somewhat-affordable homes to be destroyed and replaced by much larger houses?'

Current Arlington system is dysfunctional; is there a better way?