Dear Editor, First is my big thank you to the 1,471 Windsor County voters. Those voters saw the issues facing local democracy. I, Mason Wade, spoke strongly about our local democracy being homoginized by the two party system, as an […]
Category: Letter
Letter, Opinion
Crosswalk on Route 7, Rutland is long overdue
Dear Editor, Regarding the death of a pedestrian crossing Route 7 by Day’s Inn in Rutland Town (“Pedestrian struck and killed in Rutland,” Nov. 11-17 edition) — I travel Route 7 South often and am always amazed that pedestrians have […]
Letter, Opinion
Cultured meat is gaining steam
To the Editor, I was pleased to learn an Israeli startup called SuperMeat is serving cultured-chicken sandwiches at a test kitchen in Tel Aviv. For those who don’t know, cultured meat is grown from cells, without slaughtering animals. The U.S. […]
Letter, Opinion
Let’s pardon all turkeys
Dear Editor, This week, President Trump will take a break from brooding over his election loss to pardon two turkeys. Every one of us has that same awesome power to pardon an innocent, sentient bird by choosing a plant-based roast […]
Letter, Opinion
Giving thanks for Vermont’s strength in a challenging year
Dear Editor, The year 2020. What a year. The pandemic has forced all of us to look closely at our place in the world. Last year at this time, we only saw masks at the dentist or in the operating […]
Letter, Opinion
No, it’s not Democrats who threaten Social Security and Medicare
Dear Editor, A C-Span caller voiced her fear that Democrats would get rid of Medicare and Social Security. An article about Black men who support Trump mentioned concerns that Biden would cut Medicare and Social Security. I’ve heard the same […]
Letter, Opinion
Thank you Windsor County
Dear Editor, Thank you, people of the Windsor County Senate District, for re-electing us as your State Senators. Your trust is an honor, and a challenge to be worthy. We’re grateful to the many people who’ve worked to re-elect us, […]
Letter, Opinion
Community rallies one more time
Dear Editor, I’m writing in awe of the incredible response to the GMP Food Challenge recently held on behalf of the Vermonters who rely on the Rutland Community Cupboard. With Covid-19 forcing this wonderful annual community event into a virtual […]
Letter, Opinion
Thank you Rutland County
Dear Editor, From the bottom of my heart, I say thank the residents of Rutland County for electing me to be one of your next senators. I am beyond grateful for your trust in me. I am overwhelmed by the […]