Joanna Colwell
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Ways of seeing: Vaccine leads to togetherness
I just returned from a truly glorious weekend in Stonington, Conn., where I went for a funeral. “Always go to the funeral” is a piece of advice someone…
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Letter to the editor: MUHS should fly the BLM flag
I am one of many community members who have written to the Addison Central School District board in support of allowing Middlebury Union High School students to fly…
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Ways of seeing: The GOAT takes care of her health
I can’t get enough of young Black female athletes standing up to powerful forces in the media, in their athletic organizations, and everywhere else. My generation of women…
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Ways of seeing: We must all learn our *real* history
Unless you have been living under a complete media blackout for the last six weeks, you’ve probably heard of Critical Race Theory and the latest efforts to keep…
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Letter to the editor: Human rights must apply to all
This letter is from three women in Addison County who are all good friends, and who work together on a number of campaigns to promote equity and anti-racism…
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Ways of seeing: My romance with romance
When I first moved to Vermont, a dear friend of mine on the West Coast sent me a novel. “Everyone in our town is reading this,” she told…
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Letter to the editor: Esther Thomas is the community-building choice
I was fortunate enough to meet Esther Thomas shortly after she moved to Middlebury, and I am thrilled that she is running for a seat on the Middlebury…
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Ways of Seeing: Grabbing small fistfuls of joy
Vermont’s recent spike in COVID-19 cases, and subsequent restrictions are scary and sad. It’s Thanksgiving week, and I’m proud of all my friends who are choosing to stay…
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Letter to the editor: Silberman has the right vision for high bailiff post
Have you ever read a book that taught you so much and moved you so much that you wanted to wave it around and get everybody you know…
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Ways of Seeing: Theft of BLM signs raises concern
The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade at the hands of police officers have prompted a summer of protests, vigils and demonstrations in cities…
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Ways of Seeing: ‘Pandemic Privilige’ is a true rarity
It’s Week Ten of The Quarantine and I am obsessed with bread. I apologize in advance to anyone who doesn’t tolerate gluten, you may not enjoy this column.…
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Letter to the editor: There are many ways to fight for racial justice
We would like to thank the estimated 375 fellow citizens who joined us on the Cross Street Bridge, on very short notice, for Saturday evening’s vigil for Black…
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Ways of Seeing: Pronoun awareness is essential
You have probably heard that the singular “They” pronoun was the Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2019. But in case you’ve been too busy putting away…
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Ways of Seeing: Dig out the roots of racism
In September of 2018, a 30-year-old, off-duty police officer in Dallas, Texas, named Amber Guyger mistakenly entered her neighbor’s apartment, instead of her own. Guyger’s apartment was on…
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Letter to the editor: WomenSafe grateful to advocates
Back in August, WomenSafe marked Advocacy Week by celebrating our fabulous advocates who do so much to support people in our community who are experiencing domestic violence, sexual…
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Letter to the editor: We are not truly all immigrants
I write regarding the recent editorial by Bill Schubart called “Imagine If Vermont Got Immigration Right.” I appreciate many of the points he made. But I want to…