Ted Leonsis should skip the sale

Selling a stake of his business to the Qatari sovereign wealth fund would contradict Mr. Leonsis’s claimed mantle of “inclusivity,” particularly of queer people.

Letters to the EditorJuly 12, 2023

Communities can help with peer mental health

The youth mental health crisis in our community both long predates and was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Letters to the EditorJuly 11, 2023

How D.C. made us stop shopping in Cleveland Park

My wife and I used to patronize many establishments, but we are no longer able to because of the elimination of parking spaces in Cleveland Park.

Letters to the EditorJuly 11, 2023

What is normal neighborhood noise?

I‘ve never been asked by any neighbors whether I minded the sound of their wind chimes, barking dogs, lawn mowers, leaf blowers or edging tools.

Letters to the EditorJuly 10, 2023

How to avert D.C. crime now and a decade from now

Saving lives in three, four or 10 years does nothing for those who get shot tomorrow.

Letters to the EditorJuly 10, 2023

Project labor agreements are not right for Prince George’s new schools

The National Black Chamber of Commerce opposes PLAs because they “greatly reduce the number of minorities, women and minority businesses working on a project.”

Letters to the EditorJuly 9, 2023

Roger Gregory’s excellent tenure on the 4th Circuit bench

The chief judge exhibited diligence, wisdom and appreciation, showing respect for history, customs and norms.

Letters to the EditorJuly 9, 2023

A nation upended by gun violence

The misinterpretation and abuse of the Second Amendment, and the stranglehold that the NRA continues to have on GOP politicians are wreaking havoc on our lives.

Letters to the EditorJuly 7, 2023

Virginia should use state funds for schools, not sports stadiums

More than half of Virginia’s schools are more than 50 years old and have deferred maintenance costs of approximately $10 billion.

Letters to the EditorJuly 7, 2023

A delayed dip in the Anacostia will be a big victory for clean rivers

This is a big step toward meeting the D.C. government’s goal to make all waterways in the city swimmable and fishable by 2032.

By the Editorial BoardJuly 7, 2023

Stemming youth crime is Job One for D.C. Will city leaders act like it?

Does the city's juvenile rehabilitation system work or not?

By Colbert I. KingJuly 7, 2023

The Baltimore mass shooting was important

Local crime deserves as much coverage as other crime.

Letters to the EditorJuly 6, 2023

D.C.’s broken promises to small businesses

Removing parking from Connecticut Avenue service lane and the introduction of 30-minute meters shows that DDOT doesn’t care about our survival.

By Robert Kotchenreuther, Naod Ejigu and Mark RosenmanJuly 6, 2023

D.C. residents want to feel safe in their city

The actions against one gang are a start, but we need to be aware that other sections of the city have had massive increases in shootings and killings.

Letters to the EditorJuly 5, 2023

How to help D.C. youths stay safe

The city could work with families to get the services that would be most useful to them.

Letters to the EditorJuly 4, 2023

A Loudoun schools employee is vindicated in perjury case

Wayde Byard spent life savings he had accumulated through decades of faithful service in Loudoun County schools defending himself in this case.

Letters to the EditorJuly 3, 2023

Mayor Bowser is right on D.C. crime

The D.C. Council should support the mayor's proposals.

Letters to the EditorJuly 3, 2023

Hate and guns are the problem, not LGBTQ+ books

I’ve seen the light and have fought to end the nonsense that anyone on Earth is offensive merely because of being different.

Letters to the EditorJuly 2, 2023

A bleak summer message to D.C. youths: Your city is not safe

As crime rises, D.C.'s leaders have urgent work before them.

By Colbert I. KingJune 30, 2023

The region must demand accountability from Metro

Metro management shortcomings have added to this financial shortfall.

Letters to the EditorJune 30, 2023