Editorials
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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.”
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Editorial: A worsening crisis
“Waiting for others to solve the homelessness problem Middlebury and other communities are facing is continued folly.”
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Editorial: Sanders’ Oligarchy Tour builds steam in Maine
“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.”
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Editorial: Trump and the Red Queen
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.
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Editorial: Housing and affordability
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.
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Editorial: Stephen Terry: A Vermont statesman for the ages
“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…
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Editorial: Area schools scramble as millions in federal aid is halted
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…
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Editorial: A big, bad bill for the Fourth
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.
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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…
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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,…
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Editorial: Of color, fun & bike rides
Cheers to Middlebury’s Department of Public Works for surprising the community with colorful crosswalks painted throughout the night, plus colorful concrete sidewalks on the downtown section of Washington…