COMMENTARY: Lessons from Frankenstein’s creation
Mary Shelley in 1818 wrote a classic novel titled, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.” The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist who becomes obsessed with learning the secret of life, something that no one else had ever uncovered. He finally discovers it and uses the secret to create a being called Frankenstein’s creation.
Commentary: Is Rube Goldberg owed an apology?
State Sen. Dick McCormack, D-Windsor, was a member of the Vermont Senate during my service in that chamber and his voting record differed from mine in many instances.
Opinion: Shouldn’t Barre have a state senator?
Montpelier’s 2020 census figure was 8,024. The combined population of Barre City (8,491) and Barre Town (7,923) during the last census was 16,414, over twice the population of Montpelier.
COMMENTARY: Increase legislative pay and benefits?
As a former legislator I understand and appreciate departing legislators’ complaints about pay and benefits. And, as a former legislator, I hope turnover based on complaints about legislative pay and benefits continues with every biennium.
Matt Krauss: Thank you for your service
Vermonters are bombarded on a regular basis that race relations are terrible and that we are unable to form a cohesive group working towards a common promising goal.
Screening U.S. House candidates: An open letter to Vermont voters
Dear Vermont voters, What are the valid selection criteria we should be using to screen Congressional applicants?
Matt Krauss: A list for electing Vermont’s new leaders
This is a wonderful time and great opportunity to explore every Vermont village, town, city and organization encouraging interested applicants to step forward for a challenging leadership vetting.
COMMENTARY: Is the Vermont Legislature cheating Vermont citizens?
Federal judges ruled the traditional one-town-one-vote principle unconstitutional and in 1965, the Vermont House of Representatives voted to reapportion itself. The representative of Stannard literally cried claiming their small community would never again have a representative.
Vermont Legislative redistricting: A brewing storm?
Recently published census figures herald the coming Vermont Legislative redistricting saga.
Matt Krauss: Truth to power regarding U.S. senators in private clubs
Vermont women were denied membership in the exclusive and private Ethan Allen Club until 1990.