Land use law draws barbs

Vermont lawmakers are looking to change a two-year-old land use law that’s drawn criticism.

Opinion: No other choice

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

Opinion: Ukraine shows us need for restraint and respect for law

A community of nations without warfare requires first the respect of its leaders for their own commitments to the rule of law and to the building of good will towards one another.

Opinion: Rising oil prices affect everyday costs

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

A lose-lose for Trump

Trump supporters must stop rationalizing his outrageous conduct as a wily negotiating tactic.

Bolles enters Addison-3 House race

“Everyone deserves safe, stable, affordable housing and they should not have to move out of state to get it.” — Ariel Bolles

Aly Richards launches bid for Vermont governor

Aly Richards, who led a lobbying group that won major increases to public child care funding in Vermont during the past decade, announced her bid for governor on Monday.

Trump delays $4 million to poverty programs

The unusual, monthslong wait for this year’s federal Community Service Block Grant funds comes amid a push from the Trump administration to eliminate the program from the federal budget.

Bill creates policy for school districts should ICE threaten

Winooski’s superintendent told senators in February that the policy was about being prepared for worst-case scenarios.

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)

Opinion: Trump is spilling real blood

It’s not just the ketchup on the wall now; it’s the blood on the ground and on the hands of this administration. Christy Alger Orwell  

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)

Newcomer Mike Kane wants to represent northwest Addison County in Vt. House

The ANWSD board member is the first democrat to announce a bid representing Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham and part of New Haven.

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez want to halt data center production

The progressive lawmakers announced a new bill on Wednesday that would ban new construction of these centers until the passage of federal legislation that places restrictions on AI.

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