Editorials
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Editorial: A blue earthquake
Trump’s cruel and reckless behavior leads to massive rejection As a political milestone, Tuesday was a night to remember. In what’s been aptly described as a “blue earthquake,”…
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Editorial: Mixed messages in Gov.’s race
The unresolved story of Amanda Janoo’s extraordinary run for governor is full of question marks. What now? Will the movement that excited over 1,900 volunteers to campaign on…
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Editorial: Vote! It matters!
This year’s mid-term election may be the most important of our lifetimes. On the national election, if Democrats can retake the House they will regain some political power…
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Addison Independent Endorsements
Before we make our recommendations for the political offices below, here’s why we do it. The purpose of an endorsement is to cite reasons why one candidate might…
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Endorsement: Janoo for Governor
Amanda Janoo is not just a fresh voice in Vermont’s political landscape, she’s a bold and critical thinker ready to tackle the state’s biggest problems, a savvy economist…
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Why we run editorials & readers’ letters
What is the difference between an editorial, guest essay, community forum or letter to the editor, and why does the Addison Independent run editorials? Those are good questions,…
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Editorial: We agree with Trump!
“The court will likely go down in history as the worst for other decisions.”
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Editorial: Rail accidents happen. Are towns’ safety plans in place?
“But more than simply having a safety plan, it should be widely broadcast.”
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Editorial: United Way’s inspiring message
“To those who can contribute, please join the hundreds of area residents who do.”
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Editorial: Friedman— Self-destruction is on the ballot this November
“Trump profits as a strongman running America as his fiefdom.”
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Editorial: USPS sure to bungle mailed ballots
“Voters shouldn’t wait until they don’t get their mail-in ballots to cry foul.”
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Editorial: MNFF: A success to celebrate
MNFF12 was a smashing success. Downtown Middlebury was full of pedestrians all five days, from Wednesday through Sunday, and many of the more than 120 films shown at…
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We need to define growth’s endgame vs. status quo
If we don’t change the current trajectory, the impact on the community continues to worsen.
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Editorial: Kudos for passage of CHIP
“Adequate housing is an essential priority of any community striving for a viable economic future.”
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Editorial Endorsements for Aug. 11 Primary
Not many Vermont newspapers today make endorsements. We publish endorsement to cite reasons why one candidate might have skills or experience to serve the public better than their…
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Editorial: Time to eat our spinach, fight tariffs on Canada
“Vermont needs a leader who will rally governors and legislatures from Maine to Washington, and shout from the rooftops about the idiocy of such tariffs.”