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Fairfax GOP Chairman Steve Knotts was on WMAL

INTERVIEW: Fairfax GOP Chairman Talks School Board Recall

June 21, 2021 by admin in Education News

Fairfax GOP Chairman Steve Knotts was on WMAL’s O’Connor & Company to discuss the controversies engulfing the Fairfax County School Board — and the efforts of local parent-activists to recall three board members (Abrar Omeish, Elaine Tholen and Laura Jane Cohen).

Much of the interview focused on the radical, divisive rhetoric of at-large board member Abrar Omeish.

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Although Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier, it wasn’t until this day in 1865 that Union General Gordon Granger was able to get to Galveston, Texas to let those remaining enslaved Americans know the Civil War was over and all slaves were free. The Republican Party will always be proudly connected to Juneteenth because of President Lincoln’s leadership, and we enthusiastically welcome its adoption as our newest national holiday after President Trump called for it last year.

Republicans Celebrate Juneteenth

June 19, 2021 by admin in News

Although Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier, it wasn’t until this day in 1865 that Union General Gordon Granger was able to get to Galveston, Texas to let those remaining enslaved Americans know the Civil War was over and all slaves were free. The Republican Party will always be proudly connected to Juneteenth because of President Lincoln’s leadership, and we enthusiastically welcome its adoption as our newest national holiday after President Trump called for it last year.

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The ongoing controversy surrounding Abrar Omeish has only intensified, following the embattled school board member

WATCH: Local Parents React to Omeish’s Incendiary Speech

June 17, 2021 by admin in Education News

The ongoing controversy surrounding Abrar Omeish has only intensified, following the embattled school board member’s divisive, ideologically-charged rhetoric at Justice High School’s graduation ceremony.

Fairfax County’s Gary Aiken, a Jewish father of two, joined “Fox & Friends First” to discuss his concerns about what he called “vile anti-Semitic tweets on her social accounts.”

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Embattled school board member Abrar Omeish has again made national and even global headlines -- this time for highly divisive, far-left rhetoric during Justice High School

VIDEO: Omeish’s Divisive, Far-Left Commencement Address

June 16, 2021 by admin in Education News

Embattled school board member Abrar Omeish has again made national and even global headlines — this time for highly divisive, far-left rhetoric during Justice High School’s June 7 graduation ceremony.

“We struggle with human greed, racism, extreme versions of individualism and capitalism, white supremacy, growing wealth gaps, disease, climate crisis, extreme poverty amidst luxury and waste right next door,” Omeish told graduates.

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As a Republican of Korean descent, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of freedom to make your own choices, the right to life, and the right to protect yourself and those you love. One fundamental principle behind the Republican platform is it affirms, consistent with the Declaration of Independence, that we all have the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Why I’m a Korean American Republican

June 15, 2021 by admin in News

As a Republican of Korean descent, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of freedom to make your own choices, the right to life, and the right to protect yourself and those you love.

One fundamental principle behind the Republican platform is it affirms, consistent with the Declaration of Independence, that we all have the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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In a recent interview with AJ+, embattled school board member Abrar Omeish"doubled down" on her anti-Israel screeds, which many have characterized as hateful and needlessly divisive, if not deeply anti-Semitic, in nature."There is no chance I am resigning," Omeish told AJ+, which is owned by Al Jazeera and funded by the government of Qatar. Omeish created a firestorm of controversy by accusing Israel of “apartheid” and “colonization.”

County School Board Member Doubles Down on Bigotry

June 10, 2021 by admin in Election News

In a recent interview with AJ+, embattled school board member Abrar Omeish “doubled down” on her anti-Israel screeds, which many have characterized as hateful and needlessly divisive, if not deeply anti-Semitic, in nature. “There is no chance I am resigning,” Omeish told AJ+, which is owned by Al Jazeera and funded by the government of Qatar.

Omeish created a firestorm of controversy by accusing Israel of “apartheid” and “colonization.”

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Twenty-eight years after Governor Doug Wilder signed it into law, the Virginia General Assembly lifted the ban on public sector collective bargaining. As of May 1st, localities in Virginian could give government unions a monopoly to represent all employees at a particular worksite. However, the law passed in Richmond is unique from other states as it sets virtually no guidelines on what government unions can bargain over and how they can be formed.

Collective Bargaining: Warnings and Advice for Virginia Counties

June 10, 2021 by admin in News

Twenty-eight years after Governor Doug Wilder signed it into law, the Virginia General Assembly lifted the ban on public sector collective bargaining. As of May 1st, localities in Virginian could give government unions a monopoly to represent all employees at a particular worksite.

However, the law passed in Richmond is unique from other states as it sets virtually no guidelines on what government unions can bargain over and how they can be formed.

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Virginia Democrats have nominated a career politician with a record of broken promises, who is intent on dividing our Commonwealth. Eight years ago, then-Governor Terry McAuliffe spearheaded the leftist liberal policies that have made Virginians less safe, made Virginia more expensive to raise a family, and squashed economic opportunity.

Terry McAuliffe: Career Politician with a Record of Failure

June 8, 2021 by admin in Election News

Virginia Democrats have nominated a career politician with a record of broken promises, who is intent on dividing our Commonwealth. Eight years ago, then-Governor Terry McAuliffe spearheaded the leftist liberal policies that have made Virginians less safe, made Virginia more expensive to raise a family, and squashed economic opportunity.

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On the 40th D-Day anniversary, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan delivered his now-famous words, hailing the"Boys of Pointe du Hoc," many of whom were seated right in front of him."These are the men who took the cliffs," Reagan said."These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war"

The Boys of Pointe du Hoc

June 6, 2021 by admin in News

On the 40th D-Day anniversary, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan delivered his now-famous words, hailing the “Boys of Pointe du Hoc,” many of whom were seated right in front of him. “These are the men who took the cliffs,” Reagan said. “These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war”

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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand shocked local parents and community members by sending out a biased and unscientific sham of a survey, stating that he plans to issue a new “Anti-Racism, Anti-Bias Curriculum Policy” and revise the “Controversial Issues Policy” that makes certain that teachers are fair and impartial when they discuss controversial issues in the classroom.

TAKE ACTION: Stop Critical Race Theory in Fairfax Schools

June 6, 2021 by admin in Education News

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand shocked local parents and community members by sending out a biased and unscientific sham of a survey, stating that he plans to issue a new “Anti-Racism, Anti-Bias Curriculum Policy” and revise the “Controversial Issues Policy” that makes certain that teachers are fair and impartial when they discuss controversial issues in the classroom.

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The CDC guidance that unions helped write despite their complete lack of expertise has led to children having severe emotional health issues, including depression, anxiety and suicide as well as physical health issues including nutrition and exercise. It is also clear that the students who live in districts that ignored both the CDC and teacher’s unions will have children who hold a significant academic advantage over children in large metropolitan areas for years to come.

COOPER: CDC & NEA Colluded to Keep Schools Closed

June 5, 2021 by admin in Education News

The CDC guidance that unions helped write despite their complete lack of expertise has led to children having severe emotional health issues, including depression, anxiety and suicide as well as physical health issues including nutrition and exercise. It is also clear that the students who live in districts that ignored both the CDC and teacher’s unions will have children who hold a significant academic advantage over children in large metropolitan areas for years to come.

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Though small in size, the American Legion grotto outside McLean High School spans the globe by virtue of five stone plaques which commemorate graduates “Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty for Our Country” in the War on Terror, the Vietnam War, the Korean Conflict, and World War II.

A Veteran’s Thoughts on Memorial Day, 2021

June 2, 2021 by admin in News

Though small in size, the American Legion grotto outside McLean High School spans the globe by virtue of five stone plaques which commemorate graduates “Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty for Our Country” in the War on Terror, the Vietnam War, the Korean Conflict, and World War II.

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