Written by Melissa Ridge The recent attacks against schools in Virginia—targeting everything from masks to library books to equity—are calculated and carefully scripted, and the intent is to disrupt and distract. They are a deliberate response to the push for systemic change in our government, our judicial system, and our schools. Over the last few […]
Recently, Ken Burns, an award-winning filmmaker, sent a letter to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors stating his opposition to a proposal to allow data centers adjacent to (not in) Manassas National Battlefield Park. Mr. Burns lives in Walpole, New Hampshire, 495 miles from the Manassas Battlefield, and therefore it is not a criticism […]
Our schools in Prince William County are facing a serious employment crisis. We are in the midst of a teacher shortage, a substitute shortage, and a bus driver shortage. These shortages end up placing more stress and workload on our current employees, which exacerbates the shortages as more educators and staff quit or retire. The […]
A Plea to Virginia’s 2022 General Assembly and Citizens of the Commonwealth In Virginia, if my husband had cheated on me, I would have been able to get an immediate divorce. But because he assaulted me and put me in the hospital instead, I have to wait a full year before the courts will grant my divorce. […]
by Grace Lintner, Guest Contributor I recently heard that teachers are being demonized, and I was shocked. Really? I remember years ago, lawyers were considered the lowest of the low. At another point in time, Congresspeople were highly unpopular. In the last couple of years, it has been some police officers who have been vilified. […]
By Elizabeth Cropper As a single mother, I’ve sometimes struggled to provide for my family. Things became even more difficult six years ago, when I sustained a hip injury while working at my job in a warehouse. This accident left me permanently disabled with debilitating chronic pain and unable to work. My son and I […]
The conversation surrounding 6-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles and her decision to prioritize her mental wellness, or quit on America before celebrating her achievement, as the likes of Charlie Kirk and Piers Morgan put it, was telling. What it told us is the majoritarian narrative that centers white opinion on the “Americanism” of others persists. One that […]
On this week’s episode, the Two Mics Up team works to educate our audience on human trafficking. Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide. According to the Department of State, 2 million women and children are victims of human trafficking every year. In the United States alone, 300 thousand children are forced into child […]
By Delegate Joshua Cole This past weekend, what we saw and heard from the Virginia GOP convention should give Virginia voters a wake up call. The dangerous absurdity and delusion of the Republican candidates attempting to “out Trump” each other was atrocious and absolutely the wrong direction for Virginia. Now, we know who the GOP […]
The following contributor is Ranelle Nadeau, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Outreach Team member I first met Idris O’Connor while serving as a volunteer on the Prince William County Bill Mehr Homeless Drop-in-Center committee. Idris spoke at a meeting and immediately caught my attention as I listened to his quiet, yet powerful words about issues impacting […]
