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Published August 7, 2014 at 1:00PM

Progressive Voice is a weekly opinion column. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com.

The bond program this year runs the gamut — $105.78 million for education, $60.24 million for Metro and transportation, $39.9 million for community infrastructure, and $13 million for parks and recreation. These proposals represent the next step in a long Arlington tradition of community investment, and our world-class public infrastructure and well-managed growth in Arlington are the end result.

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Progressive Voice: Another Step Toward an Equal Future

By Max Burns

Published July 31, 2014 at 3:00PM

Progressive Voice is a weekly opinion column. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com.

In a landmark decision handed down Monday, the Richmond-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that Virginia’s state ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional.

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Progressive Voice: We Support Our Schools

By James Lander

Published July 24, 2014 at 1:30PM | Updated July 24, 2014 at 2:03PM

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Today, we continue to invest heavily in education, to have diverse schools and school offerings, and to see students achieve remarkable results.

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Progressive Voice: Representing Arlington in Richmond

By Barbara Favola

Published July 17, 2014 at 2:00PM

Sen. Barbara Favola is challenged by Nicole Merlene in this year's Democratic primary

Progressive Voice is a weekly opinion column. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com.

On key issues like school desegregation, rights of Virginians with disabilities, providing workplace benefits and protections for LGBT Virginians, mental health treatment, women’s equality, protecting reproductive rights, and advocating for environmental protections, Arlington’s General Assembly members have fought tirelessly and effectively to overcome conservative forces that have held Virginia back from achieving its potential.

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Progressive Voice: Holland for Sullivan in the 48th

By Paul Holland

Published July 10, 2014 at 2:00PM

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Following an intense, week-long campaign, Democrats nominated Rip Sullivan as their candidate for the special election. Although I finished second in Sunday’s nominating caucus, I’m proud to give my endorsement and full support to Rip Sullivan.

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Progressive Voice: A Look Back and a Look Forward

By Opinion Contributor

Published July 3, 2014 at 2:00PM | Updated February 1, 2021 at 2:26PM

Progressive Voice is a weekly opinion column. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com.

Unlike some people who have adopted a coiled snake as their mascot, I believe in government and the important and sometimes essential role it plays in improving people’s lives. From that belief came an interest from an early age in politics as a means of ensuring that like-minded people would serve in government. (The fact that I grew up in Chicago, where politics is in the water system, may have had something to do with it as well.)

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Progressive Voice: Popularity of Rocky Run Park

By Peter Owen

Published June 26, 2014 at 2:00PM

Meeting the diverse interests of Arlington residents about how best to make use of available open space is not an easy challenge. The recent renovations at Rocky Run Park meet that challenge and are a tremendous success. Walk by any summer afternoon or evening and you will see Arlington’s residents out enjoying this newly updated park.

The park reopened in early April and the joy felt by park users is nearly palpable. Improvements to the 2.4 acre site include:

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Progressive Voice: The Important CIP Process

By Nancy Iacomini

Published June 19, 2014 at 2:00PM

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In May, the County Manager presented her draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Neighborhood groups, organizations and individual residents have been weighing in on infrastructure projects cited in the CIP. This dialogue includes addressing the merits of projects that affect their visions of what Arlington County should be.

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Progressive Voice: Advancing the Status of Women

By Krysta Jones

Published June 12, 2014 at 1:00PM | Updated June 12, 2014 at 1:40PM

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In Arlington, we have a Commission on the Status of Women that helps foster a community conversation about the status of women and how best to advance their interests in our community and society.

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Progressive Voice: Arlington’s Smart Growth

By John Snyder

Published May 29, 2014 at 2:00PM

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Throughout the country, we are seeing a strong trend for younger workers and older suburban homeowners to choose to move to transit-oriented communities.

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Progressive Voice: Build the Streetcar

By Juliet Hiznay

Published May 22, 2014 at 12:15PM

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But there was a subway station.

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Progressive Voice: Arlington Values in Richmond

By Mike Lieberman

Published May 15, 2014 at 2:00PM

Progressive Voice is a weekly opinion column. It is written by a rotating group of contributors. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com.

Today, I focus on Attorney General Mark Herring’s announcement last month that instantly provided access to higher education for 8,000 Virginia residents who have successfully completed high school or its equivalent and who were brought to the United States as children by parents who were undocumented immigrants.