LETTER: Still time to join school board election
Now is the time to run for the school board if you have ever had an interest or desire to make a difference in your schools, education, and community.
Opinion: Rebuilding faith in democracy one fact at a time
It only takes just a few minutes online to get a snapshot of America in 2022: a country divided, a digital battleground of rhetoric where information is wielded as a weapon.
LETTER: Local writers invited to journalism workshop
Community News Service – a University of Vermont initiative – is offering a free six-part media training course to provide training in basic reporting skills, from interviewing to sourcing to media ethics and photography.
Counterpoint: Infantilizing women is not OK
Tim Newcomb’s cartoon in the Jan. 19 edition of the Times-Argus compares the three candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Students lobby for bill to promote anti-racism school curriculum
The bill H. 584 was just introduced in the Vermont Legislature. As Vermont high school students who worked closely on creating and developing this bill, we hope it will move swiftly through the legislature and be passed into law.
Leahy, Sanders: One year after the Jan. 6 insurrection
Vermont’s two U.S. Senators offered remarks on Jan. 6, 2022 about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol one year ago. Sen. Patrick Leahy made a speech on the Senate floor. Sen. Bernie Sanders shared his thoughts on social media. These are the full text versions of their comments.
PTOs can channel support to COVID-weary school staff
I feel compelled to make this plea to the community to please do what you can to help our schools right now -- they really need it more than ever. It really takes a village.
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?
‘The test ahead … is one of our biggest yet’
Let today’s anniversary be a wakeup call to Congress: in Vermont we have worked to expand access to the ballot box and protect the rights of voters. In other states, access to the ballot box is under continual assault. It is essential that Congress act to create minimum standards for states.
Democracy is at stake in 2022
One year ago, on January 6, the U.S. Capitol – the symbol of the democracy we all cherish – was attacked by a mob intent on overturning the decision of American voters to elect Joseph Biden as our 46th President.
CLiF thanks community for 336 books in bookstore drive
Each holiday season, Bridgeside Books in downtown Waterbury puts up a special Giving Tree under which customers can place a new book for a child (purchased at a 20% discount).
OPINION: ‘Our kids need us. We need to step up.’
I’ve never been a parent but I have had between 3,000 and 5,000 children in class.
LETTER: Masks address public health and the common good
Discussion and debate about whether to wear or not wear a mask as a means to halt the spread of COVID-19 is traveling around Vermont like a wildfire, or, perhaps better said, like a virus.
Vermont’s Dirty Little Secret: State government is anti-renewable energy
Talk to anyone who has tried to bring renewable energy to Vermonters and they will tell you the same thing: despite our green reputation and the thousands of Vermonters who have asked for leadership to avoid the existential crisis climate change presents to humanity, our state government works every day to put the brakes on new solar energy and wind power projects.
LETTER: A round of thanks to all behind River of Light 2021
There are countless people to thank for making this year's River of Light parade a success.
Commentary: Electing a woman to Congress requires three key elements
U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy’s retirement from the U.S. Senate in 2022 and Congressman Peter Welch’s decision to run for his seat bring the opportunity for Vermonters to elect a woman to represent us in Congress for the first time.
LETTER: VPA should be a positive example for dismantling racism
On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers – Vermont Chapter’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, I’m writing to express our disappointment with the Vermont Principals Association which failed to address and investigate the racial abuse incident that was reported by the Winooski boys soccer team and Winooski School Superintendent Sean McMannon in October.
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.
Giving Thanks 2021
Young readers share their reflections of gratitude from this past year in words and art.
Call for submissions: Giving thanks 2021
We’re quickly approaching our second Thanksgiving during a global pandemic and we would like to give you a chance to reflect on what you are thankful for this year. We will share your submissions in a special Thanksgiving collection that we will post online on Waterbury Roundabout and print in the Waterbury Reader.