Editorials
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Editorial: Trump’s dominance ushers in a new era of nastier politics
Trump’s dominance in the swing states reflected voters’ dissatisfaction with high inflation and the high cost of living that had followed the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Editorial: Change election, but will it help solve what’s ailing Vermont?
Vermonters witnessed as much of a change election as we’ve seen in the past couple of decades, as Republicans gained six seats in the Senate and 18 seats…
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Editorial: In county races, examine the root problems before you vote
In Addison County House and Senate races, here’s a key point to consider: What has caused the crises Vermont faces and who is in the best position to…
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Editorial: Ask questions before you cast ballots
What’s interesting in the state’s House and Senate races this year is that most candidates from both political parties agree we need significant changes to create more affordable…
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Editorial: Middlebury’s houseless: Inaction isn’t an option
That Middlebury’s houseless population has become more problematic is an outcome of doing too little for too long. The issue has been recognizable for several years but came…
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Editorial: Helping Orwell helps us all
Rep. Joe Andriano has launched a noble cause to raise funds for a nonprofit community center in Orwell to follow in the footsteps of Buxton’s Store, which has…
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Editorial: Calling out empty promises in state campaigns
Vermont Republicans running for election to the House or Senate have two ready-made campaign issues — inflation and high property taxes — and many are using it to…
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Editorial: Don’t toss that ballot!
We received several comments from area voters who noted, with some alarm, that voters are responsible for not losing their personalized ballot because the town clerk’s office may…
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Editorial: Harris shows why Putin would ‘eat Trump for lunch’
The presidential debate Tuesday night was notable for many reasons, but one stood out for us: Kamala Harris showed the nation and the world how easy it is…
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Editorial: Firefighters are the epitome of neighbors helping neighbors
Addison County’s community firefighters are a special breed of volunteers who, almost uniformly, spend hundreds of hours each year training and reporting to duty for one reason: a…
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Editorial: Give Ukraine arms to win
Russia’s egregious bombing of civilian areas throughout Ukraine on Tuesday, in which more than 50 people were killed in a single strike on a military academy and nearby…
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Editorial: Komesar’s second chapter brings culture, joy to us all
Lloyd Komesar received well-earned recognition at what was a fabulous 10th Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. At both the opening night ceremony last Wednesday and the VTeddy Awards on…
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Editorial: Meta’s Zuckerberg caves again
If you’re a reader of headlines and don’t often read the full story, you might delve deeper into the story where Meta czar Mark Zuckerberg regrets caving to…
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Editorial: Act 76 helps solve a marketplace problem
The almost immediate impact Act 76 has had on Vermont’s childcare industry is not only hopeful but demonstrates how a targeted government program can help solve a problem…
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Editorial: Biden’s sendoff was not the bitter split pundits advertised
The story of the Democrat Party pushing President Biden out of the limelight has been overblown by a national media too accustomed to selling sensationalism, rather than pursuing…
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Editorial: Moving past ‘gut instincts’ to choose our next president
As the Democratic Convention gets under this coming Monday through Thursday in Chicago it’s worth a moment to reflect on the status of both parties, the leadership at…