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Author: Alex Sakes

A native of Arlington, Virginia since 1999, Alex Sakes is a 2019 graduate of the University of Mary Washington, majoring in Poitical Science. As an award winning photojournalist and progressive Democratic activist, Sakes has most recently served as Delegate Joshua Cole's Communications Director in 2019, and Campaign Manager for Arlington County Board candidate, Chanda Choun in 2020. An active member of various social justice organizations such as Arlington For Justice, Sakes seeks to use his imagery to amplify the voices of working class Virginians and marginalized communities across our Commonwealth.
BREAKING: Candi King Wins Democratic Caucus in  House District 2

BREAKING: Candi King Wins Democratic Caucus in House District 2

Education advocate and former small business owner, Candi King, has been declared the winner of tonight’s Democratic caucus to fill Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy’s seat in House District 2. Securing 43.8% of the vote in a five-way election, King won the support of 380 out of 867 total eligible voters within Stafford and Prince William […]

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020
by Alex Sakes
Governor Northam Issues New COVID-19 Restrictions

Governor Northam Issues New COVID-19 Restrictions

On Thursday, December 10th, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam outlined the details of his latest executive order during a COVID-19 press briefing where he announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of the deadly virus as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across all regions of the Commonwealth. While Virginia’s new per capita case […]

December 10, 2020December 11, 2020
by Alex Sakes
Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to Launch 2021 Gubernatorial Bid

Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to Launch 2021 Gubernatorial Bid

Democrat Terry McAuliffe, who served as the Commonwealth’s 72nd Governor from 2014 to 2018, will announce his bid for a second term on Wednesday as first reported in The Washington Post. McAuliffe, 63, would become only the second governor since the Civil War to earn a second term if elected, as Virginia law currently prohibits consecutive terms for the […]

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020
by Alex Sakes
Virginia Republican Launches PAC to Support Veteran Candidates

Virginia Republican Launches PAC to Support Veteran Candidates

Former Republican Senate nominee, Dr. Daniel Gade, who was defeated by incumbent Senator Mark R. Warner (D) this November announced today that he will not be seeking statewide office in Virginia next year, and will instead be focusing his efforts on electing conservative veterans across the Commonwealth with the founding of his new political action […]

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020
by Alex Sakes
Table Talk: Decolonizing “Thanksgiving Day”

Table Talk: Decolonizing “Thanksgiving Day”

This year has undoubtedly been a time of great loss and tremendous economic strife for millions of families across our Commonwealth and far beyond. From all of us at PW Perspective, our hearts go out to those who continue to endure unbearable hardship in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. While we take this time […]

November 26, 2020November 26, 2020
by Alex Sakes
“Millon MAGA March” Draws Thousands of Trump Supporters to DC

“Millon MAGA March” Draws Thousands of Trump Supporters to DC

During yesterday’s afternoon-march at Freedom Plaza, a radical hodgepodge of Proud Boys, QAnon fanatics, militia groups, and white supremacists proudly showcased their support for the President, with signs and chants declaring “STOP THE STEAL!”, and “TRUMP IS OUR PRESIDENT!”.

November 15, 2020January 29, 2021
by Alex Sakes

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