Letter to the Editor: The Trump regime is dangerous

“Will we allow our nation to fall to a fascist dictator? I believe that we will not.”

Not long ago, in the year 14 CE, Tiberius Caesar Augustus became the second Emperor of Rome. (I mention this because, as we all know, history repeats itself, and so we need to pay attention.)

We have heard about the planned military parade through Washington, D.C., planned for June 14 this year. Apparently, it is Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army. The Army projects that it will spend between $25 and $45 mi … (read more)

I bring to your attention the names of candidates who I believe will serve us admirably: Jess Venable-Novak and Ron Makleff. These candidates offer a fresh perspective, dedication and a commitment to collaborate with the other School Board members in meet … (read more)

This letter is presented in the hope that you will communicate its message to our delegation (Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, Becca Balint) in the U.S. House and Senate.

At Porter Medical Center and Helen Porter Center, there is a significant event taking place, and not many of us are aware of this situation.

I feel that I need to submit these salient thoughts to the discussion regarding Bill S.258, which proposes to make changes in the structure and make-up of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board.

First and foremost, we want to thank the ACSD board for a robust discussion at the Feb. 13 board meeting that ended in an affirmative vote to amend the district Articles of Agreement to include a district-wide vote on proposed school closures.

Hilda’s chief motivation in running for the ACSD Board is her love for her daughter, and a passionate desire that we make the world a better place for our children, and that starts with school.

Ron Makleff is a father of a preschooler, he is an educator, and he is a human rights activist.

Over the last few years, many of us have strived to provide the students of the Addison Central School District (ACSD) with a strong education.

We believe our organization shares a vision with the ACSD board to embrace a single educational community that is stronger together.

In my opinion, Act 46 was intended specifically to bring about the closing of small towns’ schools in Vermont, despite what the text of the law itself states.

I was astounded by Oliver Olsen’s comments in the Addison Independent article last week referring to Ripton’s withdrawal from ACSD.

Consider the universal custom in the United States to present the National Anthem, or to salute the flag, or to recite the Pledge of Allegiance as a prelude to school days or public events. Where in the United States Constitution is there mention of a nat … (read more)