Government not a problem — if supported, used responsibly
There’s been a lot of blither written on both ends of the political spectrum about how government is not…
Letters to the Editor: May 15
Clarification of article about town garage solar power To the Editor: Kudos to the Charlotte Energy Committee and the…
Education reform often brings unintended consequences
Now that the House has passed an education reform plan, it will be easy to get bogged down in…
Where have the once vibrant Vermont towns gone?
What are the cohesive elements in Vermont’s 247 towns and cities? What sustains their human connection, commerce and community?…
Proposal 5 isn’t reproductive-care cure-all
In November of 2022, Vermonters overwhelmingly voted in favor of Proposal 5, the Reproductive Liberty Amendment, which enshrined abortion…
Echoes of past usurpations resound in current policies
The history of the current president is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object…
Letters to the Editor: May 1, 2025
Speaking up: From cult recovery to political clarity To the Editor: It happens every year. On a fine spring…
Letter to the Editor: April 17
Governor Scott keeping promises, a new beginning for Vermont To the Editor: Governor Scott’s recent veto of the Budget…
Letters to the Editor: April 3
Public safety in Vermont requires rebalancing priorities To the Editor: Last fall, Vermonters delivered a clear message: They want…
University of Vermont Health Network Board lacks accountability
Vermont’s VTHC911 coalition is exploring the drivers behind Vermont’s soaring health-care costs. Newsletters to date have focused on the…
Letters to the Editor: March 20
Remember, without nature man will not survive To the Editor: It is no surprise that the environment here in…
It’s not too late for a team approach to education reform
March Madness is almost here and that got me thinking. Just like in basketball, success in government comes from…
Lawmakers look for more time on broadband bills
As Vermont closes in on every home having high-speed internet access, some legislators have wondered if the state needs…
Town priorities, budgeting, leadership decisions’ true cost
I appreciate the ongoing discussion about the town budget and priorities, as these decisions directly impact our community. In…
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 20
Support for re-electing Devine to the selectboard To the Editor: Please join me in voting for Kelly Devine for…
Some personal perspectives on the proposed town budget
One of the most important pieces of the work of a selectboard is proposing the town budget. The budget…
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 6
Take the steps to restore town voting on land-use regulations To the Editor: Step one is accomplished, we gathered…
Letters to the Editor; Jan. 23
Inclusion more than declaration, it requires intentional efforts To The Editor: “A democratic society and system of government, while…
Time always right to do right
On the eve of another Martin Luther King, Jr Day, I found myself reflecting on our recent debates over…
Letters to the Editor: Jan. 9
Asylum seekers’ stories echo 300 years of U.S. immigrants’ stories To the Editor: Picture a young woman, 9 months…