Dear Editor, The Vermont State Labor Council AFL CIO unequivocally supports the Vermont National Education Association (NEA) in their struggle to protect collective bargaining rights. While Governor Scott’s administration has put forward a radical “plan” to save taxpayers a projected […]
Category: Opinion
Op - Ed, Opinion
Talking to the other side
By Lee H. Hamilton I’ve had a number of conversations recently that convince me our country is divided into two political camps separated by a deep and uncomfortably wide gap. No, I’m not talking about liberals and conservatives, or pro- […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Teacher animosity tied to taxpayer anxiety
By Jon Margolis, VTDigger We have seen the enemy: teachers. They are bankrupting the state. They make too much money. Their benefits are too generous. They have too much political power. So, at least, one might think from some of […]
Letter, Opinion
Thank you to a generous community
Dear Editor, The sun broke through on our world around 6 a.m., April 16. A glorious day had dawned upon a continuing Killington celebration. On behalf of the Ecumenical Planning Committee for the Easter Sunrise Service last month, I want […]
Letter, Opinion
Don’t close Black River School
Dear Editor, It takes a community to raise a child. Ludlow has been that community for generations. When my daughter began thinking about high school, Black River was her first choice even though we live in Springfield. Black River is […]
Letter, Opinion
Pico needs investments, too
Dear Editor, As a long-time Pico & Killington pass holder I am excited to learn of the millions of dollars being invested at Killington. But what are you doing for Pico? I first skied PicoPeak in the winter of 1959 […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
The political “big one”
By Mike Smith Race fans at Talladega Superspeedway call it “the big one.” It usually happens toward the end of a NASCAR race when drivers are tense, emotions are high, and the cars are tightly bunched, vying for a win. […]
Letter, Opinion
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive was a success
Dear Editor, The United Way of Rutland County is thankful to the many Rutland County residents who contributed non-perishable food items in support of the 25th Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive on May 13. The event was a great success […]
Letter, Opinion
The time for single-payer is now
Dear Editor, I have felt the impacts of the healthcare system’s many manifestations over my lifetime. My parents spent nearly two decades paying off medical bills from my younger brothers’ stints in the hospital with infant asthma. I was forced […]
Letter, Opinion
Support collective bargaining
Dear Editor, The Legislative Workers Caucus, 40-plus legislators that meet weekly during the legislative session, opposes Gov. Scott’s proposal to interfere with the bargaining rights of teachers negotiating around their health insurance benefits. One of the core values of the […]