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.
OPINION: In support of amending Vermont’s constitution to protect ‘personal reproductive liberty’
These remarks were delivered at the Oct. 2 Rally for Reproductive Freedom in Montpelier. Vermont lawmakers in January take up legislation named Proposition 5 which would amend the Vermont Constitution to protect abortion rights. It still needs to pass the House and Senate and go to a statewide vote in November 2022.
COMMENTARY: Children, elders, and our most vulnerable are everything
Gov. Phil Scott, his administration, and many Vermont politicians are failing this moral test. Badly.
LETTER: Fire chief emphasizes crucial no-parking zones
To the community. I would like to remind people to not park in front of our fire stations. Even if there is no incident at that very time, we don't know when there will be.
Condos: A voting registration reminder
Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos issued the following statement on Sept. 28 encouraging Vermonters to register to vote, or to update their voter registration information, for National Voter Registration Day, a non-partisan civic holiday celebrating democracy held annually on the fourth Tuesday in September.
Moving from fossil fuels to renewables is key to stopping climate change
A recent piece by anti-renewable energy crusader Annette Smith asks, “Is Electrifying Everything a Climate Solution?” For those of us concerned about the changing climate’s increasing number of floods, wildfires, hurricanes and record-breaking temperatures the answer is YES!
LETTER: Passing the torch at The Children’s Room
Dear friends, I'm writing to let you know that I'm moving down from the role of The Children's Room coordinator. It has truly been an honor to get to know so many fellow parents with young children in the area.
Vermont Legislative redistricting: A brewing storm?
Recently published census figures herald the coming Vermont Legislative redistricting saga.
Coaches make the case for new Harwood gym
We are writing to discuss the need for a single bond vote that includes all the items that have been researched and proposed to the community. We can clearly state that we are in drastic need of gym infrastructure in our district.
Labor Day message: Vermont’s economy depends on women
Editor’s note: Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6, and the Vermont Commission on Women, the Vermont Women’s Fund, Vermont Works for Women, Change The Story VT and Let’s Grow Kids are collaborating on a week-long campaign called #MakeWorkWorkForUs to focus on supporting women in the workforce as part of the pandemic economic recovery and a strategy to strengthen the state’s economy.
Vermont leaders speak out after Texas abortion law ruling
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the death of [former U.S. Supreme Court] Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we are witnessing a catastrophic step backward in the fight for reproductive justice in our country.
Tarrant: ‘Pray that we, the plaintiffs, continue to upset the enemy’
Fellow Patriots, I have come here on this day in the year 2021 to share a story of my origins and what it means to “carry on.”
LETTER: MTX chief executive says state incentive tipped the scales
A recent article in Seven Days, “Tech Company CEO Says $6 Million State Grant a ‘Secondary Priority,” leaves readers with the mistaken impression that the Vermont Economic Growth Incentive grant was not necessary.
LETTER: Long live Waterbury
As we reflect on the hardships wrought by Tropical Storm Irene on our beloved community 10 years ago, I'm reminded of the role that painful period had in our coming to Waterbury.
Remembering Irene: Send your letters
This weekend marks the 10 years since Tropical Storm Irene slammed into Vermont, causing widespread flooding and destruction including in Waterbury, Duxbury, and nearby communities. As events commemorate this milestone decade of recovery, rebuilding and resilience, we'd like to hear from readers.
Veteran teacher and coach: ‘We’ve got this’
I am not an expert. I have not done clinical studies. I don’t think I have all the answers. I don’t use Tik Tok as a research tool and I don’t educate myself on the news via Facebook.
Delta variant warrants COVID-19 testing and precautions as school opens
As a HUUSD parent of a young child, I'm deeply concerned about the state of COVID-19 protocols with which we're starting the new school year. I urge the district to take a more cautious approach, given the unknowns of the Delta variant.
Weekend trail camp foots the bill for Waterbury Area Food Shelf
What do tattoo shops and food shelves have in common? Awesome people!
Our democracy is at a crossroads
This Independence Day was an opportunity to reflect on the resiliency of our country, and of our democracy. There has been no shortage of challenges over the last year and a half. …Frankly, I am concerned for our nation. We stand at a crossroads, and the decisions we make now will ripple throughout time.
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.