Vermont House stops short of unmasking ICE, dividing House Democrats

Then the Vermont House passed a bill Wednesday that stops short of its original ambition.

Legislative Report: Balance brings common sense

On Friday, the Vermont House of Representatives unanimously approved the final version of the landmark S.325 bill that reigns in the overreach of Act 181

Opinion: We’re paying for Trump’s lies

There is little, if any, evidence supporting Trump’s lawsuit claims that he and/or his family were unfairly targeted by government investigations or prosecutions.

Legislative Report: My concerns are sincere

Heffernan says “My comments were never about denying anyone fairness, dignity, or respect.”

Opinion: Sen. Heffernan’s weakness is unmasked

Standing on the Senate floor and claiming you are a dog to mock civil rights isn’t dignified, and hiding in the bathroom during a constitutional vote is the definition of weakness.

Cornwall’s Byker aims for Addison-2 House seat

Cornwall Selectboard Chair Tanya Byker is running for the Addison-2 House seat that will be vacated by Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, at the end of this year.

Opinion: Let’s talk about Sen. Heffernan’s remarks

If you’re not sure what’s offensive about it and feel sincerely curious to hear one humble answer, feel free to reach out to me, and we’ll bumble through it together.

Opinion: Heffernan’s excuses are telling

‘My pizza hit at the right time, I guess,’ he said, calling the timing ‘convenient.’”

Opinion: Senator Heffernan’s Bill 116, an anti-choice threat that could return

Vermonters must stay vigilant — and that vigilance must extend to the ballot box.

Opinion: This reader thinks Heffernan had a point

Vermont General Assembly website provides all the information you need to investigate which bills incumbent candidates supported and how they voted.

Opinion: A ninth sign of fascism

We’re sharing widely recognized warning signs scholars and historians use when studying authoritarian systems because democracies don’t disappear overnight.

Opinion: Heffernan showed us who to vote for

Our district deserves better.

Poem: Under Our Golden Dome

For Representative Peter Conlon, retiring

Opinion: Tanya Byker will help us face our challenges

“We are lucky to have people of her caliber called to public service.”

Opinion: Tanya Byker will fight for you

“Tanya has my vote; I hope she can count on yours as well.”

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