The Arlington and Alexandria City League, (established in 1944 as the Arlington League), is a nonpartisan organization that conducts public forums on a wide array of issues of concern to the Arlington and Alexandria community. We also advocate for policy on positions established through internal study and democratic consensus. We do not take positions on candidates or political parties. Celebrating 75 Years of Engagement. The Arlington and Alexandria City League is focused on tackling three major issues: -Voter Registration -Voter Education -Gerrymandering / Fair Redistricting
Latest Episodes
Supporting Our Alexandria Students
Youth are facing a number of challenges today. Deaths from suicide among youth and young adults have been increasing over the last two decades in the United States. De...
What Can We Expect This Year in the General Assembly?
The General Assembly session has started, and our legislators are debated a number of important bills. Listen to this conversation with state senator Barbara Favola, f...
What's Going on in Arlington County?
In this episode we have a short conversation with Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey, who provides an overview of 2023, what we might expect in 2024, and her ad...
Women's INequality Day and Exploring Local Women's History
Many of us know that on August 24, 1920, Tennessee became 36th and final state to ratify the 19th amendment - or the women’s suffrage amendment, which passed by only o...
We All Play a Role in Youth Mental Health
Young people show alarming increases in the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health challenges that have consistently increased over the past de...