Editorial: Protestors reclaim the flag and its patriotic message

Over 40,000 Vermonters took part in dozens of events statewide, with 16,000 gathered at the largest demonstration on Burlington’s lakefront. Millions more participated in events in every state in America.

Ways of Seeing: ‘Small worlds’ provide connection

Shortly after landing my first teaching job, I viewed an exhibit of “Planets” by glass artist Josh Simpson. Each piece was a globe infused with a world of organic forms.

Hector Vila: What podcasts offer in the age of AI

Something curious is happening in our increasingly automated world. While AI promises to democratize expertise, eliminate drudgery, and amplify human intelligence, potentially solving problems that have plagued humanity for centuries, these same AI advanc … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Jan. 6 saw no Trump order

Where was the president’s order to activate the National Guard on January 6 when an actual insurrection against the United States took place?

Letter to the editor: Thanks to ‘No Kings’ crowd

After a tense week of ICE raids, demonstrations in many cities, and threats to protesters from some law enforcement entities and the president, the demonstrations were not only massive and peaceful, but also joyous.

Letter to the editor: H.454 offers needed reform

After a two-week glide-path, Gov. Scott and Democrat and Republican leadership skillfully navigated the big H.454 Education bill home to a successful landing on Monday.

Letter to the editor: Federal FY’26 budget would make impactful cuts

Federal programs are in Jeopardy, and people will suffer and die.

Letter to the editor: Proposed budget bill will greatly harm Vermonters

The US Congress, controlled by Republicans, is preparing to pass a federal budget bill that will do great harm to Vermont. The House of Representatives already passed the bill — by one vote.

Letter to the editor: Local runners were successful this track season

At the NCAA Division III Championships in Geneva, OH on May 24, MUHS grad Isabel Olson placed 8th in the 1500m with a time of 4:34.93 and was named a first team All-American, her second such designation as she had accomplished it in cross country last fal … (read more)

Guest editorial: Health care failure: Half-steps aren’t going to cut it

Because of failed leadership and misguided waste of Vermonters’ money, our health care system is on the verge of collapse. This did not need to happen. 

Editorial: Of outrages and insights

President Trump’s powerplay to wrest control of California’s National Guard from California Gov. Gavin Newsome was another test of presidential control that will be challenged in court and, like many of Trump’s actions, will likely be found as an overreac … (read more)

Ways of Seeing: Students are on the right side of history

I challenge anyone to come up with a widespread student movement that was not proved morally correct over time, even if it was vilified by college administrations and the news media while it was happening.

Community Forum: A shot in the arm for housing in VT

Vermont just took a bold, historic step toward solving one of the most urgent issues facing our state: the lack of affordable and attainable homes for Vermonters of all income levels and backgrounds.

Letter to the editor: Protesting against administration is ‘energizing’

I don’t know how you feel about the first 100 days of the new administration, but I am very concerned.

Letter to the editor: Bard is needed to tell story of ‘no clothes’

Where is the woodcutter’s youngest son,/ the poor widow’s clever daughter? Surely/ somewhere there’s an enchanted sword, a prince/ in bear’s clothing, a talking cat, a key/ to a secret door. Isn’t there a lamp?

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