You know the picture: Families burdened with adults out of work, little kids out of school, and big kids home from college. Hospitals overwhelmed with new COVID-19 cases while still managing the usual – births, accidents, chronic illness, and deaths … Continued
Public health and the economy are two sides of the same coin. Yet, as the number of COVID-19 cases escalates and an economic implosion looms, crisis managers feel compelled to pick either heads or tails. President Trump, New York Governor … Continued
Vermonters have always stepped up to do their part during hard times. We lend a helping hand, take care of neighbors, and look out for one another. The COVID-19 pandemic that’s testing our state and nation is an unprecedented challenge. … Continued
Vermonters have always brought our values to the nation and the world. Today, as we figure out how to navigate through this pandemic, these Vermont values will help our communities endure the challenges we face. We heed the advice of … Continued
As clever and evolved as we humans are, we are a selfish and arrogant species. We have a plethora of scientific journals and books that prove without question that we need to severely limit our carbon dioxide emissions within a … Continued
For decades, Vermont’s Community Media Centers have provided our residents direct access to each other, our government, and our community events. Now, more than ever, we need a strong network of public, educational, and government stations and their community media … Continued
There is much discussion as to whether it is wise to buy a new electric car or another gasoline one. Which kind of vehicle best suits our needs? Is a suitable electric vehicle even available? Which option is most cost … Continued
While people are forming their resolutions for the New Year, our Connecticut River could use a few well-intentioned pledges. In that spirit, river users could make the following resolutions: As a boater: I resolve to respect the 150-foot no wake … Continued
You’d think that the Vermont state government’s top lawyer would have respect for the law. So, it’s baffling why Attorney General TJ Donovan is fighting so hard to keep people from having convenient access to public records. In September, the … Continued
In order to support the young people who will be participating in the Global Climate Strike Sept. 20, I am sharing a letter written by a sixth grader at Mount Holly School discussing the use of single-use plastic. This … Continued