The Politics Hour: August 16, 2019
Arlington County Board Member Katie Cristol joins us to talk education, transportation, Amazon and flood relief, plus we check in on healthcare, violence, and development with D.C. Council Member Vince Gray.
The Washington-Lee High School bleachers.
It’s been nearly a year since a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville ignited nationwide debate about Confederate names and likenesses in our communities.
In Arlington, the debate over renaming Washington-Lee High School has divided the town — with school board members voting to change the name and students filing a suit against them.
So, what’s really in a name? And is it time for schools to distance themselves from a legacy of honoring Confederate leaders?
Guests
- Alex Koma Reporter, Arlington Now; @ARLnowDOTcom
- Terron Sims Former U.S. Army Captain and Advocate for Renaming Washington-Lee High School
- Jonathon Moseley Attorney and Representation for Washington-Lee Students, Virginia
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