Dear Editor, Donald Trump and the Republican Senate majority have long conspired to tilt the balance of power toward the pockets of billionaires. Now they’re stacking the Supreme Court with another hard-right, corporate-friendly ringer who will inflict even more damage […]
Category: Letter
Letter, Opinion
An endorsement for Cheryl Hooker
Dear Editor, Senator Cheryl Hooker of Rutland County has our vote and support. As our State Senator, Cheryl Hooker has championed the needs of all citizens of Rutland County. Should you contact Senator Hooker with a need or issue, she […]
Letter, Opinion
Jerome is a well-functioning Representative
Dear Editor, While serving as a member of the Otter Valley Unified Union School Board, I attended a workshop about how to strengthen and sustain public engagement. I chuckled when I heard the phrase “crickets and pitchforks,” referring to the […]
Letter, Opinion
An invasion of privacy
Dear Editor, Think your vote for the Legislature doesn’t matter? You might want to consider the new “red tag” rule that prevents hundreds of Vermonters from filling up their heating oil tanks AND shames them in front of anyone with […]
Letter, Opinion
Wreaths Across America honors those that have served
Dear Editor, Fellow residents of Bennington and the surrounding area. Calls and emails have been coming into the Vermont Veterans’ Home requesting information on the 2020 Wreaths Across America activities at the Home. As we all know, Covid-19 has temporarily […]
Letter, Opinion
How to tell if Trump is your guy
Dear Editor, Unsure how to vote in November? Here’s a short guide to deciding if Donald Trump is your guy. If your strongest concern as a worker is what Trump says he will do for you, he’s your guy. […]
Letter, Opinion
Time to revitalize our democracy
Dear Editor, As we enter another general election season, I encourage my fellow Vermonters to take a hard look at the local and statewide issues that affect our daily lives. In 2015, the education bill called Act 46 was passed with […]
Letter, Opinion
Vote for Jerome
Dear Editor, In 2008 I relocated to Brandon from the Boston area for a new job opportunity and change of scenery. I’ve developed roots here by purchasing a home and making friends. One of the first people I met was […]
Letter, Opinion
Give Shank a chance
Dear Editor, To be fair, one can’t really write a letter about the upcoming election without referencing the current Covid crisis. That said, this global pandemic has done more than jeopardize our personal health and well-being. Covid has also done […]
Letter, Opinion
Hooker works hard for her constituents
Dear Editor, After serving in the longest legislative session in memory, State Senator Cheryl Hooker is running again to continue working for Rutland County and all Vermonters. I, for one, am glad we have an incumbent who is rock solid […]