Opinion: Genealogy has something to say about immunizations

Most of us are unaware of the dread and grief all our ancestors endured as parents. Living in the current moment, I need to share the truth of what America was like then. It was awful.

Opinion: Sen. Hardy added to food insecurity

The Addison County senator zeroed in on provisions of a bill meant to recognized the value of crops donated by farmers, which would have increased the supply of donated food to food shelves.

We were among 8 million voices

No Kings 3 was the largest mass mobilization and rally in our country’s history.

Opinion: Responding to Senator Heffernan’s commentary

Steve, you ran on a campaign promise to listen and learn. You are hopefully still listening, but you missed the learning process.

Opinion: Remember that we’re on stolen land

There are no illegal immigrants in stolen territory.

Opinion: A case against bear baiting in Vermont

As a conservation biologist who resides in South Starksboro, Vermont, I was alarmed to learn that the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board is considering a petition to allow hunting bears with bait.

Opinion: Clearly Trump not a king

If Trump were actually a king, there would be no protesting.

Opinion: Shoreham merger was no relief

In the March 12 edition of the Addison Independent, an article in reference to the merger between Shoreham and Bridport elementary schools, John Flowers reported that ACSD School Board Chair Barbara “Wilson will leave at a cathartic moment in Shoreham Ele … (read more)

Letter to the editor: Sen. Heffernan MIA at town meetings

Sen. Heffernan did leave a two-page Town Meeting Update for us, which expressed no regret or explanation for why he was not in attendance.

Editorial: The sad state of the nation

“Americans who prefer a fact-based reality supported by a law-based society view the president’s speech and actions as debasing America’s core values.”

Every flag in that Olympic Stadium matters

“The Olympics represent, in many ways, an optimal version of our global community.”

Ways of Seeing: Babies and banyan trees can soothe grief

“One winter afternoon when I was still missing my dog while steeped in reincarnation thoughts, I happened upon the most beautiful baby I’ve seen in some time.”

Letter to the Editor: Foreign-born people are not responsible for higher crime rates

“Blaming immigrants, both legal and illegal, for job loss, declining living conditions, and increased crime has been a problem in our country for many years.”

Letter to the Editor: Our leaders need to take action to save us

“Our country is in very sad shape.”

Letter to the Editor: Sen. Heffernan’s reasoning was flawed

“It bothers me greatly, Steven, that you voted ‘No’ on SR21, but also the reasoning you used to support your vote concerns me.”

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