Legislative Report: We must act now to address food insecurity

“I strongly believe we have an opportunity in this legislative session to strengthen our food system in meaningful, lasting ways.”

Ways of Seeing: America’s reign of cruelty is not new

“The government-sanctioned violence that we are witnessing across the nation has historically targeted black and brown communities.”

Ways of Seeing: Everyone knows someone who knows someone

“It makes it harder to pigeonhole someone for their politics if you chat with them at your kids’ games or rely on them to fix your car. The fact is, we all rely on each other all the time. That’s what living in community is.”

Community Forum: Try something new, back publicly financed universal primary care

“It’s time to give up on the failed model of private insurance as the bedrock of our failing healthcare system.”

Legislative Report: This session Legislature eyes property tax reform

“Act 73 itself does not close or consolidate any schools, but it will help us control education spending based on number of students.”

Community Forum: Treatment of immigrants is unjust, un-American

“To detain anyone in these conditions for the years it might take to finish removal proceedings is brutal; to do so to people who have no criminal history, cooperate with the government, and want only to support themselves and their families is a travesty … (read more)

Ways of Seeing: On a road trip, finding sacred ground

“By serving on committees, taking part in discussions, volunteering our time and resources, attending public gatherings and sharing with our neighbors, we are all becoming transparent to the ground of being.”

Community Forum: I’m recalling a particular fishing trip

“We set off for our day of fishing. The intent is to replace each beer in the cooler with a trout.”

In Winooski, soccer is a sanctuary

“Although we hadn’t yet had ICE at our doors, we’ve grown used to teaching and learning with their specter hanging over our heads.”