Opinion: No other choice, remove Trump now

Trump must be removed from the Presidency and stopped from doing any more harm.

Opinion: Rising oil prices affect everyday costs

Normal folks are paying more for everything that comes through the Strait of Hormuz.

Opinion: In support of kindness

A reflection on the long-standing generosity of Paul Ralston.

Legislative Report: Protecting private property rights and our environment is the Vt. way

Now that Act 181 is law, its consequences are coming into focus.

Opinion: From integrity to indignity

One hundred and fifty years ago, on April 14, 1876, at the dedication of the Freedman’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., and at a delicate moment of possibility for a nation in dire need of healing in the aftermath of the savageries of our Civil War, Frederi … (read more)

Ways of Seeing: The reach of the border

Recently, ICE has raided and invaded Vermont. Last month, for example, agents chased someone into a home on Dorset Street, then, after waiting for a warrant, ultimately broke down the door to apprehend those inside. After the chase, people gathered to pro … (read more)

Opinion: Orwell should vote against ATV law

Among its many flaws, the ordinance fails to reflect the numerous concerns that town residents have expressed to the selectboard.

Opinion: Much ado about drag

As a toddler and boy in the 1960s, I watched Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Milton Berle in drag. I turned out OK. As a teen in the 1970s, I watched Flip Wilson in drag. Some readers may remember his character Geraldine Jones. I turned out OK. As a young adu … (read more)

Opinion: Do the bugs a favor, leave the leaves

Leaves are an important year-round habitat for all manner of insects.

Opinion: More complaints about ‘Supreme Leader’

It does not take an advanced degree or high school diploma to reach this conclusion. Anyone can be judged as right or wrong … morally, ethically, logically, strategically. If integrity is an important part of who we are, the Supreme Leader was a poor choi … (read more)

Opinion: Responding to “A counter to the No Kings rally”

So… you drove by the No Kings 3 rally in Middlebury and observed that “most of the protesters looked like they never got over the thrill of protesting the Vietnam War” and that if Trump were actually a king “there would be no protesting.” My response is a … (read more)

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.

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