Dear Editor, I recently attended protests in Manchester and Chester, Vt. The theme in Chester and all over the country and the world was “No Kings.” More protests are coming. I believe that the current administration is pushing beyond … Continued
Dear Editor, The recent No Kings demonstration on the Green in Chester brought together nearly 600 people, who protested peacefully against threats to our democracy and the human rights of those who are the most vulnerable. During the event … Continued
Dear Editor, Last night we concluded the 2025 legislative session with the passage of two consequential bills – systemic education reform, and limiting the use of cell phones in schools. Both are intended to further our commitment to our … Continued
Dear Editor, So, it ain’t quite over yet. We go back to the statehouse on June 16 and 17, to finish work on the education reform bill. I will send out more information on this upon our return. Right … Continued
Dear Editor, After passing several challenging bills in the last few weeks, the Vermont Legislature adjourned until June 16, because of an impasse over negotiations in our education transformation bill, H.454. Many other bills addressing housing, homelessness, health care, … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – On Saturday, June 14, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., join us on the Chester Green to echo Benjamin Franklin’s response to Elizabeth Willing Powel’s question about the Constitution in 1787, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, … Continued
Hello Friends, In normal years, the legislature would have already adjourned. We are slated to stay for another two weeks to deal with the education reform bill. Education To recap where this stands, the House passed a comprehensive … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Town Democratic Committee will sponsor a town hall with Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark, on June 9, from 6-8 p.m., at the Chester Town Hall. Clark will discuss her recent work to protect the rule … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – On Thursday afternoon, the Green was – as it had been a month ago – lined with anti-Trump demonstrators carrying signs, waving at drivers, and listening to speakers who emphasized the importance of workers and unions in … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Saturday, May 17, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., drop by the Rockingham Free Public Library’s top floor meeting room in Bellows Falls to chat with your Windham County Sens. Nader Hashim and Wendy Harrison, and your Windham-3 … Continued