Columnists
I’m astonished at how often the world of grammar intersects the headlines.
There he stood, basking in the glow of where he was and how he got there. Lying on his right shoulder was a Confederate flag, unfurled in our …
Who are you going to believe?
Vermont understands sustainability in a way few other places do. Whether it be our agrarian roots, living closer to natural resources, or something else, it is hard to find a Vermonter who does not intrinsically understand that the environment or natural systems have a carrying capacity, tha…
It’s happened — 2020 has finally ended, and a new year is upon us. Last year delivered a global pandemic that affected every Vermonter in ways that have not been seen in a century. As 2021 unfolds, dealing with the huge challenges that have emerged demands vision, determination and the recog…
On Wednesday, as the American voters directed, Democrat Joe Biden took the oath of office as president of the United States of America. Biden was endorsed in the November election by the national AFL-CIO, received seven million more votes than Trump, won in key battleground states, and claim…
Mr. Pillow has fluffed up a plan to overthrow the government. He denied reports that a new commercial for his product will feature rioters storming the Capitol in Washington along with the tagline, “This helps them sleep at night.”
Bernie broke the internet.
Alexei Navalny knew he would be arrested as soon as he stepped foot on Russian soil, and he had no illusions about what this could mean.
The pandemic has blighted the career prospects of millions of Americans — but even after this crisis has passed, harnessing the country’s pote…
Do blue lives only matter when Black lives are perceived as the threat to them?
President-elect Joe Biden's first and most urgent task will be to repair the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given how badly t…
The clock is ticking down on the most disastrous presidency this nation has ever endured. The Trump administration will end in only a week and half.
The most pressing issue facing the nation right now is how to grind out the closing days of the Trump era without further irreparable harm to …
For four long years, President Donald Trump sowed the seeds of authoritarianism, and now we all reap the chaos to which he led his followers.
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: With sadness I read the account of the young woman’s death on our river walkway. That incident validated my concerns about walk…
To the Editor: On behalf of the entire Bennington Village Fire Department, I want to publicly thank the select board, town management, and vot…
To the Editor: It is such a relief to get rid of Donald Trump, arguably the worst president ever. It's like when your dentist pulls out that p…
To the Editor: As President Joe Biden is inaugurated, many are calling for renewed national unity and an end to the hyper-partisanship that ha…
To the Editor: Have you ever worked for an hour or so at the beach, perhaps with a child or grandchild, building an elaborate sand castle, onl…
To the Editor: State Treasurer Beth Pearce’s proposal to decimate Vermont’s teacher retirement pension is unethical and short-sighted.
To the editor: Last week, on Dec. 31, Vermont reported about 11,000 COVID immunizations were administered, roughly 1/3 of what they had on hand.
To the Editor:
To the Editor: Hello, Vermont Congressional Delegation, the USA Constitution, Amendment 14, section 3, is of particular importance and interes…