Editorial: From lunacy to compassion

“Two stories dominated the national news this past week: the continuing fallout from Charlie Kirk’s tragic death….and Trump’s embarrassing speech at the United Nations.”

“A chorus of political repression from the rightwing of the Republican Party, including the president, is using Kirk’s death to censor liberal views.”

“Under Trump, America is no longer trusted by its allies and no longer feared by its opponents.”

“Waiting for others to solve the homelessness problem Middlebury and other communities are facing is continued folly.”

“In hindsight, the nation was looking for an unconventional rebel-rouser in 2016. Sanders would have delivered a much different outcome than what we see today.”

The truth hurts, and Donald Trump is no fan of such pain. As president, he’s decided a full-court effort to manufacture his own set of facts.

Vermont needs to expand its housing stock by 79,000-172,000 homes by 2050. That’s an annual average of 3,160 to 6,880 homes per year.

Visit the Addison County fair today to catch the final few days of this Addison County tradition.

“When giving advice, Steve places the best interests of the State of Vermont foremost. He knows the state well and understands the various economic and social currents that run through it.”

As the impact of Trump’s big, bad bill becomes more widely understood, Vermonters will begin to see first-hand the difference between policy for the public good versus policy for the benefit of certain individuals.

Any Vermonter who has been following the dire straits of the state’s health care system immediately understands the threat posed by the cuts to Medicaid. Under Trump’s big, bad bill an estimated $1 trillion will be cut from the program that helps subsidiz … (read more)

“The Republican line of folly is that states are better at managing aid to their citizens so let them do it. The reality is more complex. “

As Senate Republicans wrestle to pass President Trump’s “big bill” by a self-imposed July 4 deadline, Vermonters should understand the policy changes that will impact their lives.

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.

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)