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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So leaving aside the fact that I don’t buy for a minute that the GOP is going to meaningfully support families, what do we think about the depiction of Cheverly moms? Are they really raising their kids in an “alternative” way or are they just self-important?

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/11/18/the-pro-life-movements-new-playbook[/quote]

The decription in this article isn’t a typical representation of Cheverly moms, political leanings, or Cheverly as a whole. Cheverly’s affordability, plus it’s proximity to the Hill, plus Capitol Hill Baptist Church, has helped increase the number of conservatives and staffers in town. Not dissimilar to how historic Hyattsville’s close proximity to Catholic University and USCCB helped bring that area a more conservative Catholic population.

None of those people are household names to the overwhelming majority of Cheverly residents. Frankly, this crop of conservatives are all quite clicky, though generally, lovely neighbors. I also fail to see how being a highly educated working mom is considered counterculture in any large metro areas, especially D.C. Even for those in conservative circles.

The quote about Hill staffers jockeying for Cheverly Pool membership was interesting. Neither Hill staffers nor Hill residents get preferential treatment. If conservative Hill staffers have been  jockeying the pool board for membership, the pool board Membership Director and President might have some explaining to do. [/quote]

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