Category Archives: In the News

Green Light

Arlington Connection Green Light Josh Ruebner is emphasizing affordable housing in his third-party quest to get on the County Board. By By David Schultz Monday, August 13, 2007 Today’s color-coded politics are dominated by the fight between red and blue … Continue reading

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Groups Split Over Countering D.C. Rally

Groups Split Over Countering D.C. Rally June 07, 2007 Melissa Apter Jewish Telegraphic Agency WASHINGTON Some Jewish groups will protest a rally against Israel’s occupation of Arab lands, but most will largely ignore this weekend’s event coinciding with the 40th … Continue reading

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Anti-Israel Rally Spurs Local Student to Organize Protest

Jewish Standard Anti-Israel Rally Spurs Local Student to Organize Protest Josh Lipowsky • Local Published: 07 June 2007 The Coalition to End the Israeli Occupation expects “thousands” to show up at its Capitol Hill rally Sunday, but a college student … Continue reading

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Green Party Candidate Thinks Odds Are Better This Year

Arlington Sun Gazette Green Party Candidate Thinks Odds Are Better This Year by SCOTT McCAFFREY, Staff Writer (Created: Thursday, April 12, 2007 5:49 AM EDT) Last November, Josh Ruebner finished third in the balloting for County Board. This year, he … Continue reading

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Arlington Courthouse Greens Run First Candidate

“Arlington Courthouse Greens Run First Candidate,” Arlington Greens Spring 2007 Newsletter

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Main anti-war group plans rally against Israeli policies

Main anti-war group plans rally against Israeli policies By Daniel Treiman The Forward February 2, 2007 The anti-war group behind the recent demonstration that brought tens of thousands to Washington to protest the Iraq War already has plans for another … Continue reading

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County Can Do Even More for Environment

Arlington Sun Gazette County Can Do Even More for Environment (Created: Monday, January 8, 2007 6:55 AM EST) Editor: Upon being elected County Board chairman for 2007, Paul Ferguson unveiled an ambitious, yet practical, initiative to reduce county government carbon … Continue reading

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Challengers Stress Prices and Housing: Zimmerman Touts Accomplishments

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/01/AR2006110101276.html By Annie Gowen Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, November 2, 2006; VA20 In nearly a dozen civic forums and debates in Arlington this election season, the two challengers looking to unseat County Board Chairman Chris Zimmerman (D) on Tuesday … Continue reading

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Candidates Clash Over Spending Priorities During Debate

Arlington Connection Incumbent Zimmerman defends record against attacks from Republican and Green Party challengers. By Seth Rosen October 31, 2006 Every time there is a heavy downpour, 18th Street floods, making it difficult for children to catch the school bus and … Continue reading

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ENDORSEMENT: McMenamin for County Board

http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2006/10/30/arlington/opinion/acmt931.txt Civic activist John Antonelli had it right a few weeks back: All it would take to bring Arlington’s wayward County Board back to reality is for voters this year to turn out incumbent board chairman Chris Zimmerman. Overnight, the … Continue reading

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