Marxism’s founder used ‘n-word,’ denigrated Jews
Karl Marx was a world-class racist and exploiter of women and the working class, not only by the standards of Victorian England where he lived most of his adult life, but by almost any era.
Trump and Obama justices condemn actions of Vermont state employees
One Trump Supreme Court appointee joined two Obama Supreme Court appointees in condemning the actions of Vermont state employees, suggesting that the rule of law can overcome the partisan divide.
Keelan: How I can help the Vermont Climate Council
On Oct. 6, I received an email invitation from the Vermont Legislative Climate Solutions Caucus to submit a letter requesting that I be considered a member of the newly appointed Vermont Climate Council.
Bucknam: World peace achieved thanks to President Trump
World Peace is a fragile thing. Human conflict is the norm. But, at least for a time, the dream of world peace has been achieved, thanks in large part to the foreign policy successes of the Trump administration.
Letter: Don’t forget these conservatives, too
Fellow Vermonters, please remember these strong conservatives voices on Nov. 3. In 2020, these House and Senate seats are more important than the statewide governor’s and other races.
McClaughry: Scott’s improbable new idea for affordable electricity
Gov. Scott is now on record believing that the “deep economy-wide decarbonization” of the electric system will make electricity more affordable.
John Klar: In defense of cows
The carbon-crime charges leveled against our benevolent bovines are fatuous. But moreover, properly managed cows are a key contributor to soil health and nutrient management.
Letter: Why I’m voting for President Trump and Republicans on Nov. 3
I believe in our great nation and our center-right principles of liberty, small government, low taxes, freedom, reduced regulations, “America first” and personal responsibility.
Weiland Ross: The pandemic response is killing our Republic
Only older Americans can remember that in pre-vaccine days people died routinely from whooping cough, diphtheria and even scarlet fever. What was amazing is that there was no national panic, and no politicization of the problems.
Mark Shepard: Voting on character
Whether or not you agree with Trump, it is clear that he has been upfront and has followed the path he campaigned on.
Flemming: Vermont the only state seeing no need for election safeguards
By avoiding best practices in a vote-by-mail effort practiced in other states, Secretary of State Jim Condos is opening Vermont up to questions of electoral fraud.
Letter: Consider conservatives
This year, a vote for fiscal conservatives is in the best interest of all citizens. Republicans recognize the importance of Vermont’s economic future, and will demand frugality from Montpelier.