By Scott Giles and Joyce Judy Editor’s note: Scott Giles is the president and CEO of Vermont Student Assistance Corp; Joyce Judy is president of the Community College of Vermont. We’ve long known that the most promising jobs in Vermont […]
Category: Op – Ed
Op - Ed, Opinion
Secretary of State reflects on 35 years
By Jim Condos For more than 35 years, it has been my great honor to serve the people of Vermont as a public servant as: Secretary of state for 12 years, state senator for eight years, and South Burlington city […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Children of the stars, at the turn of the year
By Michael J. Caduto Editor’s note: Michael J. Caduto is author and co-author of more than 20 books, including the “Keepers of the Earth” series. He is executive director of Sustainable Woodstock. He lives in Reading. Although Jan. 1 is […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
In New Year’s resolutions, when it comes to conscience, less is more
By Robert S. Emmons Editor’s note: Robert S. Emmons has maintained a private psychiatric practice in Vermont for 33 years. He is a member of the volunteer clinical faculty at UVM Larner College of Medicine, where he has taught in […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
In many ways, it’s a wonderful year for freedom and democracy
By Narain Batra Editor’s note: Narain Batra is a media and First Amendment scholar affiliated with the diplomacy and international program in the graduate college at Norwich University. He lives in Hartford. Joy to the world! Freedom is rising. On […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Sen Leahy’s impact on the state will be legendary
By Angelo Lynn Editor’s note: Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication of the Mountain Times. It’s hard to overstate the impact Sen. Patrick Leahy has had on Vermont, and the nation, […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Is Scott’s paid family leave plan business friendly?
By Angelo Lynn Editor’s note: Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times. Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s announcement to launch a paid leave program for state employees is a […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
There are ways we can change the equation
By Walt Amses Editor’s note: Walt Amses is a writer who lives in North Calais. Between the time I’m writing this and you’re reading it, there likely have been several mass shootings, bringing the total to well over 600 so […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
The peril of OneCare’s failure
By Emerson Lynn Editor’s note: Emerson Lynn is the former editor and publisher of the St. Albans Messenger. He is also the uncle of Polly Mikula, editor/copublisher of this publication. OneCare is the accountable care organization whose purpose it is […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
A sea-change in expectations
Editor’s note: Angelo Lynn is the editor and publisher of the Addison County Independent, a sister publication to the Mountain Times. Since Election Day, Americans have seen a sea-change of political fortunes and attitudes: from the conservative Trump-supporters who expected […]