PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage presents a talk with prize-winning reporter and author Tim Weiner, on Sunday, June 9, at 7 p.m., at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill in Putney. “Will American Democracy Survive?” No free republic has ever … Continued
MANCHESTER, Vt. – Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) welcomes Middlebury College Professor Sebnem Gumuscu to talk about lessons on democracy’s decline that can be learned from Turkey. Democracy is once again in global decline. Actors and processes of … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Cavendish resident Robin Timko and Okemo Valley TV have teamed up to shed light on the fight for democracy happening now in Myanmar, through personal stories, photos, and reflections of both Robin and her son, Aaron Greenberg, … Continued
Dear Editor, Civics education. It requires real effort to focus on anything but Covid-19 and the transfer of power, but life and its lesser concerns go on. A tri-partisan group of senators, including local colleagues Sen. Clarkson, Sen. McDonald, and … Continued
Dear Editor, Last week’s successful Presidential Inaugural celebration Jan. 20 was a powerful reminder of how precious our democracy is. Central to its viability is the peaceful transfer of power. Until now, I am not sure I’ve fully appreciated this. … Continued
As Vermonters we should be proud. The November General Election saw Vermonters voting in record numbers, exercising our civic duty both safely and securely during circumstances that are anything but ordinary. Much of the conversation nationally is focused on the … Continued