by Kate Cimini | Apr 18, 2018 | Environment, Topics
MIDDLEBURG, VA – Shepherds like Franny Kransteiner of Gum Tree Farms have embraced a tip-to-tail, birth-to-death philosophy when it comes to their sheep, as more and more people have begun to search for more fulfilling lifestyles. Her sheep often live out...
by Kate Cimini | Mar 26, 2018 | Featured, Immigration
Three years ago, when Amar was 18, he left Syria under the premise of a quick trip. A soft-spoken young man with an interest in engineering, Amar grew up on the Syrian coast. By his account, he had a loving family, a nice home, and college was in his future. In 2015,...
by Kate Cimini | Mar 16, 2018 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON — Arizona, Oklahoma and Kentucky have all indicated they might follow in the footsteps of the West Virginia teachers’ union, with Oklahoma setting a strike date of April 2 if the state legislature does not meet its demands for pay increases, restoration of...
by Kate Cimini | Mar 8, 2018 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON – Teachers’ unions in three other states are now considering following in West Virginia’s footsteps after a successful teacher strike there that led to a 5 percent pay hike and improved healthcare options for all public employees. Disregarding a legal...
by Kate Cimini | Feb 26, 2018 | Featured, Politics
WASHINGTON – Two Democratic governors whose states have been the sites of major school shootings – Virginia and Colorado – say President Donald Trump’s proposal to arm teachers is the wrong way to stop school shootings. “I strongly disagree with that,” Virginia Gov....
