By Josh Castonguay Editor’s note: Josh Castonguay lives in Colchester, and is the vice president, chief innovation and engineering executive at Green Mountain Power. When it gets hot outside, folks say it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity that gets […]
Category: Commentary
Commentary, Opinion
Climate council may make gas price problem worse
By Rob Roper Editor’s note: Rob Roper is on the board of directors for the Ethan Allen Institute, a non-profit that lobbies for conservative principles in politics. He lives in Stowe. As gasoline prices hover around record highs, putting tremendous […]
Commentary, Opinion
The dangers of social media misinformation
By Jim Condos Editor’s note: Jim Condos is Vermont secretary of state. He is stepping down from his position in November. As we watch new information emerge from the Jan. 6 Congressional hearings, one truth has been made crystal clear. […]
Commentary, Opinion
Your vote for state’s attorney is a vote on criminal justice reform
By Jay Diaz Editor’s note: Jay Diaz is a general counsel for ACLU of Vermont. With Vermont’s primary election approaching on Aug. 9, it’s time for many voters to decide which candidates are best aligned with their values — and […]
Commentary, Opinion
Vermont (and Texas) are reaping the benefits of forward-looking energy policies
By Jonathan Dowds Editor’s note: Jonathan Dowds is the deputy director of Renewable Energy Vermont. New Hampshire households are about to get hit hard, really hard, by rate hikes that will increase electricity bills by more than $70 a month. […]
Commentary, Opinion
Vermont’s next U.S. rep must fight for Rx reform
By Linda Bowden Editor’s note: Linda Bowden is AARP Vermont’s volunteer state president. We are paying more for nearly everything today – from groceries to gas to housing. As inflation reaches its highest in 40 years – rising 7% last […]
Commentary, Opinion
Our moment to lead: Vermont in the wake of SCOTUS decisions
By Roxanne Vought Editor’s note: Roxanne Vought is the executive director of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. She lives in Weybridge. For those of us who envision — and strive each day toward — a just, thriving, and transformative economy […]
Commentary, Opinion
A giant leap backward
By Steph Yu Editor’s note: Steph Yu is the deputy director of Public Assets Institute, a non-partisan, non-profit organization based in Montpelier. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has devastating effects on anyone who can get […]
Commentary, Opinion
‘Big lie’ wreaks havoc on others
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. Seemingly, the troubling aspects of the Trump drama never end. After the fourth day of testimony […]
Commentary, Opinion
Why is it easier to build a Dollar General than a solar panel in Vermont?
By Peter Sterling Editor’s note: Peter Sterling is the executive director of Renewable Energy Vermont. Over the last decade or so while most of us weren’t looking, something very concerning has happened in Vermont: it has become easier to build […]