Our Opinion: Mariko Silver's legacy

After a decade of federal and state healthcare reform efforts, each with its own catch phrase, acronyms and political perspective, there is one area of remarkable agreement. Any approach to … more

The start of the new year provides an opportunity to reflect and set out our intentions for the months ahead. This year, I am asking all legislators to join me in committing to protect and expand … more

I was lucky enough to meet Tyne Daly when she was appearing in a show at the theater in Dorset. I told her how much I admired her performance as Mama Rose in "Gypsy" when she played the demanding … more

When we last saw the state House of Representatives and state Senate, their Democratic leaders were walking away from the Golden Dome in disarray, unable or unwilling to reach consensus on competing … more

For many, the holiday season is a joyful time of the year, filled with celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. Unfortunately for others, this season can also be filled with … more

Ever since the passage of Act 60 in 1997 and Act 68 in 2003, Vermonters have been perpetually frustrated with our education financing system. And for good reasons. Vermont has the second highest … more

In my extensive travels across the state, I've learned a lot from Vermonters. Most I have spoken with look at the changes UVM has undergone in the last 15 years — from state-of-the-art new … more

Do you think a hunter should be able to kill a wild animal solely for the "sport" and leave his/her body to rot where the animal was killed? If not, then you're in the majority. Tragically, Vermont … more

By Alden Graves"If what we're talking about is not impeachable, then nothing is impeachable." — Michael J. Gerhardt, constitutional scholarThere is a great line from the delightful 1974 … more

"Within the last 10 years, we have recovered 61 whales and dolphins just within the Davao Gulf. Of them, 57 have died due to man — whether they ingested plastic or fishing nets or other waste, … more