Clean Slate MoCo
-
Community Profile: Coach Ali Hashemzadeh
Read more: Community Profile: Coach Ali HashemzadehCleanSlateMoCo is conducting interviews of local community members. These are people that though they do not hold office, are important voices in Montgomery County. They represent the fabric of the county; individuals that might have had a unique experience, or maybe are involved in a unique activity, or maybe are just normal folks trying to…
-
It’s Literally Theater
Read more: It’s Literally TheaterIn March of 2021 current Council Member Dawn Luedtke was nominated and elected to the Olney Theater Center Board of Directors. And though as of 2023 she is no longer part of the Board of Directors, while campaigning for the County Council, Dawn highlighted the Olney Theater on her campaign website. And her bio on…
-
Community Profile: Justin Valenti
Read more: Community Profile: Justin ValentiCleanSlateMoCo is conducting interviews of local community members. These are people that though they do not hold office, are important voices in Montgomery County. They represent the fabric of the county; individuals that might have had a unique experience, or maybe are involved in a unique activity, or maybe are just normal folks trying to…
-
Ladies, Where are the Results?
Read more: Ladies, Where are the Results?After completing the primary election, it was clear that there was tremendous potential for Montgomery County to usher in a County Council composed of a majority of women. This created a buzz, both from a general interest perspective but also because it was a great platform to encourage voter turnout during the primary election. And…
-
Real Terror
Read more: Real TerrorThe last 2 weeks in Montgomery County have been especially horrific. By especially, I mean more horrific than the typical level of travesty that has taken hold of our county. Let’s do a quick recap. Last Friday through Sunday there were 5 shootings and 2 stabbings, including a poolside shoot out. (link) A report came…
-
Let’s (not) talk about mental health
Read more: Let’s (not) talk about mental healthA question: Would you like your child doing therapy with school teachers or administrators in schools (public or private, I care not)? Perhaps I’m projecting, but I’m assuming the answer is, “no.” Why does it seem like there are quite a few parents, mothers and fathers, asking for schools to focus more on mental health?…
-
Is Not Allowing Opt-Out Even an MCPS Policy?
Read more: Is Not Allowing Opt-Out Even an MCPS Policy?In September of 2022, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) published its Gender Identity Guidelines. This document was written to: As a school district, we are committed in recognizing and respecting matters of gender identity; making all reasonable accommodations in response to student requests regarding gender identity; and protecting student privacy and confidentiality as we strive…
-
Silence is Agreement
Read more: Silence is AgreementAs Kristin Mink’s statements cause waves of outrage both locally and nationally, there is a group of people that have remained strangely quiet – the Montgomery County Council. Outside of the County Council President, Evan Glass, responding to a question from a local reporter, there have been no formal press releases or statements. Not a…
-
Wild Wild County
Read more: Wild Wild CountyWhile watching the coverage of “progressive” agitator Kristin Mink’s latest racist blunder on twitter, I saw an encounter between an ally of Kristin’s, and a few members of the county that I thought would be worth a minute to cover because the language used is breathtaking, and the tactic she deployed needs to be understood…
-
Blockbuster Testimony from BOE Meeting June 6th
Read more: Blockbuster Testimony from BOE Meeting June 6thSince many are not able to attend the MCPS Board Meetings given when they are held, and since even less will search through BoardDocs to find the meeting agendas with submitted testimony, we are sharing one very especially powerful testimony by Hisham Garti, the director for the Montgomery County Muslim Council. In this testimony he…