Editorials
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Editorial: Trump’s joy ride to mayhem
Trump is not the most productive president in his first year; the more accurate claim is he’s done the most damage any president ever has. In one realm…
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Editorial: A resolution worth making
“The hope going into the upcoming legislative session is Gov. Phil Scott will work with the legislature to reach a better place.”
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The paradox of taxes: They hurt, but improve our lives
“Taxpayers expect a high value for the money spent with the success of future projects dependent on that fulfillment. But when that high bar is met, it’s gratifying.”
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Editorial: 12% is shocking, but don’t let the number fool you
“Just half of the projected [property tax] increase is due to anticipated increases in higher school budgets in the 2026-2027 school year.”
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Guest Editorial: Act 73 Redistricting Task Force deserves our gratitude
“The Act 73 Redistricting Task Force recognizes that closing small schools and creating mega-school districts will not solve Vermont’s rising education costs.”
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Ed task force finds a better way forward
“Vermont’s school redistricting task force sent a cautionary message when it voted this week to recommend voluntary mergers of school districts.”
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Editorial: Lessons learned from RES
“It’s incumbent on communities to meet the minimum student threshold of pupils per grade if they want to keep their local school.”
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Editorial: Policy matters, so does truth
“Two stories on the front page of today’s Addison Independent explain the impact [proposed healthcare cuts] will have on Vermonters.”
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Editorial: A rally to remember
“The No Kings rally in Middlebury was a sight to behold.”
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Editorial: No Kings Day demonstrations help preserve individual freedoms
“Massive peaceful demonstrations help preserve the freedom Americans cherish.”
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Editorial: That Politico story, and why Sen. Douglass should resign
“In Vermont, Sen. Douglass will hopefully do the right thing and resign.”
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Editorial: Why the nonprofit, why get involved?
“Creating a parallel nonprofit to the Addy Indy is a first step to meet tomorrow’s challenges.”
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Editorial: Trump’s crisis of the week
“Trump’s actions have put the republic in grave danger.”
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Editorial: Health insurance premiums will double if Trump prevails
“In Vermont, almost 30,000 residents who get health insurance through Vermont Health Connect may lose a collective $65 million.”
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Editorial: Free speech is the issue
“A chorus of political repression from the rightwing of the Republican Party, including the president, is using Kirk’s death to censor liberal views.”
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Editorial: What we’re doing is idiocy; let’s hope Gov. Dean is right
“Under Trump, America is no longer trusted by its allies and no longer feared by its opponents.”