Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor are written by community members on a variety of subjects that affect Vermonters.
Submissions
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Over the past year, we’ve ramped up fact-checking, refocused on Vermont and prioritized quality over quantity. Now help us recruit new writers to share their views on the key issues facing the state.
Zack Porter: America’s roadless areas are under attack. Speak up now.
Rescinding the Roadless Rule would set the New England region back, making our conservation goals harder to achieve than ever.
Pat Suozzi: Vermont lakes and streams like fewer lawns, too!
Help protect Vermont’s lakes and ponds. Stop mowing and plant a garden.
Joshua Reap: Trade education solves more than just a labor shortage
The construction industry is — and will remain — one of the most knowledge-driven, human-powered sectors of the workforce.
Peggy Stevens: Protecting Lake Memphremagog from PFAS must be a priority
Those whose drinking water comes from the lake are at risk of exposure to PFAS and other harmful chemicals from a variety of sources.