By Sen. Bernie Sanders There have been five wars in the last 15 years between Israel and Hamas. How do we end the current one and prevent a sixth from happening, sooner or later? How do we balance our […]
Category: Commentary
Commentary, Opinion
Moving energy is the key to Vermont’s 100% renewable energy future
By Peter Sterling Editor’s note: Peter Sterling is the executive director of Renewable Energy Vermont. There’s good news ahead in the fight against climate change. Utilities, business owners and energy experts now acknowledge there’s an affordable path to achieving […]
Commentary, Opinion
Charting a path to sustainability at the Vermont State Colleges
By Lynn Dickinson Editor’s note: Lynn Dickinson is the chair of the VSCS board. The optimization plans at Vermont State University (VTSU) chart a path toward financial sustainability by 2027, something that has eluded its legacy institutions for far […]
Commentary, Opinion
Vt. needs meaningful treatment of substance use
Dear Editor, It is time for our legislative body to make a full commitment to truly funding meaningful treatment to Vermont’s epidemic of substance use disorder in the creation of appropriate treatment facilities. I applaud the recent meeting at […]
Commentary, Opinion
Second-look legislation can make Vermont’s legal system more humane
By Jessica Brown Editor’s note: Jessica Brown is an assistant professor of law and director of the Center for Justice Reform at Vermont Law and Graduate School in Sharon. Earlier, she was a public defender for 24 years in […]
Commentary, Opinion
Green for nothing, green for free
By Jim Hurt Editor’s note: Jim Hurt is a resident of Woodstock. News flash: Enlightened Republicans have been sighted deep in the forest, traveling in small herds with Bigfoot and other tree huggers who are guiding them gently back into […]
Commentary
The bear facts: people food is the problem
By Brenna Galdenzi Editor’s note: Brenna Galdenzi of Stowe is the president of Protect Our Wildlife. It’s tempting to claim that bear populations are “exploding” in Vermont, but the uptick in bear sightings is largely due to the animals […]
Commentary
Vermont needs more construction workers
By Guy Payne Editor’s note: Guy Payne is the executive director of SEON – Sustainable Energy Outreach Network. In Vermont’s rugged terrain, a novel career path is emerging, blending craftsmanship with sustainability. The state’s housing demand and industry’s need […]
Commentary, Opinion
The common man? We prefer to encourage the uncommon
By Lawrence W. Reed and David Flemming Editor’s note: Lawrence W. Reed is president emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education. David Flemming, a policy analyst at the Ethan Allen Institute. All of us have heard, perhaps many times, complimentary […]
Commentary, Opinion
It pays to listen to one’s inner self
By Sas Carey Editor’s note: Sas Carey’s new book, “Marrying Mongolia,” is being published by the International Polar Institute and will be released in February 2023. Her healing practice in Middlebury can found at.lifeenegyheal.com. The documentaries and Mongolian work can […]